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Back TO HOMEETW Energietechnik Builds Biomethane Plant in Rittershoffen, Alsace
(Bioenergy Insight) ETW Energietechnik (ETW), which is headquartered in the German city of Moers, has built a biomethane plant in Rittershoffen,
July 11, 2023 Read Full Article
bp Expands Investment in Bioenergy, Collaborating with US Biofuels Developer WasteFuel
(bp) • bp invests $10 million in WasteFuel, which is planning to develop a global network of plants to convert
July 09, 2023 Read Full Article
CEFC Backs New Green Hydrogen Technology Turning Waste into Super Energy
(CEFC) The CEFC is backing HydGene Renewables, a new Australian company that has developed an alternative green hydrogen solution that turns
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Carbon-Negative Bioenergy Technologies Gain Traction as a Climate Solution
by Brandon Mulder (S&P Global) Study suggests 500 mil mt/year of biomass feedstock; BECCS needs further policy support ... Ethanol production is
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Black & Veatch Launches Front-End Engineering Study for DG Fuels’ Louisiana SAF Project
(Black & Veatch/Biobased Diesel Daily) Black & Veatch and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project developer DG Fuels LLC announced June 20
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
New Biogas Plant in Puglia Fed with the Prickly Pear Plant
(News Italy 24) Sebigas, a company specializing in the design and construction of biogas and biomethane plants, signs a contract with
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Viking Line First on the Baltic Sea Again: Passengers Can Reduce Their Emissions from Travel by up to 90 per cent
(Viking Line/CISION) Viking Line’s focused environmental work, which began in the 1980s, once again shows the way for the entire
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2023 ... LanzaTech
(Time Magazine) ... To create TIME100 Companies, our editors, led by Emma Barker, seek nominations from across sectors, and poll our
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hexas Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hexas Biomass is a biomaterials company focused on the production and use of sustainable plant-based
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Aviation Industry’s Quest for Zero Emissions: Challenges and Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... However, this challenge can be met by innovation, policy support, and collaboration across the
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
MWA 2023: Biofuels Are Now 'All about the Feedstocks' as Shipowners and Suppliers Demonstrate the Operational Benefits
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Summarising the current state of the marine biofuels market, Dirk Kronemeijer, Founder and Board Member of GoodFuels,
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Clarksville, Arkansas Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Poultry Litter
(EcoStrat) AA’ Rating to Address Environmental Concerns and Stimulate Investment Opportunities -- The City of Clarksville, Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU), and Ecostrat are pleased to
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide Nanocellulose and Granbio Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GranBio Technologies has developed two patented BioPlus nanocellulose production technologies to cater to different end-use
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Duckworth, Fischer, Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Future of American-Grown Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Green Refineries
(Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Consortium of Science and Industry Develops Processes and Demand Scenarios for the Mass Production of Synthetic
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Tulip Rally Turns over a New Leaf with Introduction of Sustainable Fuels
(Coryton) Coryton and Ecomaxx help fuel a greener future -- A collection of plant waste powered cars will take part
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä New Biogas & Liquefaction Solution for Gas BioLNG Facility
(Wärtsilä/Maritime Executive) Technology group Wärtsilä will deliver the know-how and equipment for a significant Swedish bioLNG project. The Wärtsilä solution will
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Volotea Form Partnership to Propel Sustainable Aviation
(Cepsa) • Both companies will boost the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials as
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
All 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Cars to Use 100% Renewable Fuel Produced by TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Commission Sees Crop Biofuels’ Clean Transport Value, but Outside EU
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) ... At a G7 meeting in Hiroshima late last month, the world’s richest countries adopted a document,
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Feedstocks of the Future for a Circular U.S. Bioeconomy: A Summary from a Stakeholder Convening
(Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Schmidt Futures partnered for a convening
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Finalise Construction of Tønder Biogas
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced the
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Deployment of Advanced Bioethanol Refineries
by Melich Seefeldt (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) Advanced bioethanol (also named 2G or cellulosic bioethanol from inedible biomass) and its co-products
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon Negativity
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) –
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
India’s Pioneering Role in Promoting Biofuels in South Asia
by Shishir Joshipura (Times of India) ... India has taken significant strides in promoting biofuels, not only within its borders
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Interview: Varying EU Ethanol Mandates Cloud Biofuel Demand Outlook: ePURE
by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Gobal) Prices likely rangebound through 2023 after 2022 spike; Advanced fuel production most efficient when
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Wins Award for Innovation in Sustainability
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Southwest Airlines has been named a 2023 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership (SEAL) Business Awards
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Govt Launches Unified Registration Protal for Biogas Projects
(Mint) Any government, cooperative or private entity operating or intending to setup a biogas, CBG or Bio CNG plant in
June 02, 2023 Read Full Article
CleanJoule Announces US$50M Investment by International Consortium to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) Funds raised will further develop CleanJoule’s technology to produce more cost-effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel; investors include Indigo Partners,
June 01, 2023 Read Full Article
SkyNRG’S Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook MAY 2023
(SkyNRG) SkyNRG’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook update comes amid ReFuelEU agreement, advancement of UK mandate discussions and tax credits
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Leipzig Researchers Present Modelling Results of Optimal Biomass Use in the Energy Transition
(German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ)) What is the optimal role of limited biomass in the national energy transition and what are
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Dow and New Energy Blue Announce Collaboration to Develop Renewable Plastic Materials from Corn Residue
(Dow) First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Expander Energy and IMG Industries Form Partnership to Create Expander Technologies Inc. to Manufacture Expander's Patented Bio-Mass Gasifier for the Production of Low Carbon Renewable Fuels
(Expander Energy/PR Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. and IMG Industries have formed a partnership to establish Expander Technologies Inc., a clean technology
May 30, 2023 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Announces Its First 100% Agricultural Waste Produced Cellulosic Ethanol Shipment to Europe, Turning a New Chapter in Renewable Biofuels
(EcoCeres/PR Newswire) EcoCeres, Inc., an Asia-based innovative bio-refinery company with strong R&D capability, is excited to announce its first shipment of 100%
May 30, 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
May 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Takachar
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Takachar is on a mission to fight climate change by transforming massive amounts of waste
May 29, 2023 Read Full Article
New Record for Biomethane Production in Europe, 30% More Plants
(European Biogas Association/AltFuels) According to a new EBA/GIE Biomethane Map 2022-2023, there is nearly 30% more biomethane production plants compared
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Cooperativas Agro-Alimentarias Join Forces to Identify New Wastes to Be Converted into 2G Biofuels
(Cepsa) The energy company and the Spanish association of cooperatives representing more than 1 million farmers and ranchers will promote
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Eni and Sonangol Expand Cooperation in Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy Transition Areas
(Eni) The CEO of Eni Claudio Descalzi and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sonangol Sebastião Pai Querido Gaspar Martins
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Modern Bioenergy Provides Opportunities for Developing Countries
(IEA Bioenergy) At the online event ’Opportunities of bioenergy and biofuels in developing economies‘, organized on 22 and 23 May
May 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Qld’s Green Jet Fuel Industry Set to Soar with Qantas Partnership
(Queensland Government: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic
May 24, 2023 Read Full Article
The Pathways to Biofuels: A Survey of Why We Should Stop Fretting
byMichael Barnard (CleanTechnica) We have enough waste biomass feedstock to fulfill all of our transportation needs, and the market and
May 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Frontier Buyers Sign First $53M in Offtake Agreements with Charm Industrial
(Frontier) • Charm Industrial will remove 112,000 tons of CO₂ between 2024 and 2030 on behalf of Frontier buyers. Biomass
May 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Untapped Opportunities in Biofuels
by Editorial Board (Manila Times) Biofuels, or fuels derived from organic sources, are increasingly being seen as an easy solution to
May 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Separations Technology Critical to Converting Biomass to Low-Carbon Biofuel
(Argonne National Laboratory/Department of Energy Newswise) BETO Bioprocessing Separations Consortium spotlights projects from three-year work period -- Biofuel use to
May 22, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj Industries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The world is shifting to lower carbon ethanol, driven by sustainability goals. But exactly how
May 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Korean Researchers Convert Agricultural Waste into Aviation Biofuel
by M.H. Lee (The Korea Bizwire) A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) said Thursday they have
May 19, 2023 Read Full Article
G20 Collaboration Crucial to Realize Full Potential of Biofuels, Says Petroleum Secretary
(LiveMint) It is important that G20 nations work together to tap into the full potential of biofuels to create a
May 18, 2023 Read Full Article
From Palm Oil Waste to Cellulosic Ethanol: Indonesia’s Opportunity (Commentary)
by Tenny Kristiana (Mongabay) • Many Indonesian farmers say they haven’t seen benefits from the country’s biofuel program. Cellulosic ethanol
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Advisian
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Industry leaders in biofuels project development and delivery, Advisian is Worley’s global consulting business, solving
May 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Exclusive Interview: Christian Cuenot of VARO Energy
(Bioenergy Insight) Bioenergy Insight is delighted that Christian Cuenot, vice president biomethane & bio-LNG at VARO Energy, will be a speaker
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
EBP Goal. India Eyes Sugarcane Model to Raise Maize Output to Meet 20% Ethanol Blending Target
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) The area under sugarcane has to increase, and the subsidised rice offered by
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to GTI Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GTI Energy is an organization dedicated to advancing the economy-wide transformation needed to deeply decarbonize
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
FortisBC Teams with Dicklands Farms to Produce Renewable Natural Gas from Agricultural Waste
(FortisBC/PR Newswire) FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is adding more Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)1 to its system by teaming with Dicklands Farms in Chilliwack,
May 03, 2023 Read Full Article
EU Parliament and Council Reach Informal Deal on SAF
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) A provisional deal, reached in the late hours of April 25, 2023, between the European
May 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil: Air Liquide Develops Biomethane Stations for Farmers to Produce Their Own Fuel
(Air Liquide/AltFuels) Air Liquide developed a solution for the reuse of organic waste on farms: the AG050 and AG100 biomethane stations,
April 28, 2023 Read Full Article
In the Palm of Your Hand
(Biofuels International) ... Waste and residues from agricultural activities have the best potential to deliver zeroemissions energy as traditional sources
April 27, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Currently Used and Future Potential of Biomass Resources in the US
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Billion Ton 23 update is coming. BETO needs a comprehensive biomass resource assessment that
April 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Strategizing for a Smooth Landing: The Industry Must Explore New Avenues to Meet the Growing Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
by Kevin O'Neil (SAF Magazine/ Honeywell) The demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow as governments around the
April 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Commonly Overlooked Reasons for Anaerobic Digester Failures
by David Ellis, James Arambarri and Michael Nelson (Azura Associates/Biomass Magazine) Digester operators can help safeguard plant performance by improving
April 21, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S. Pushes Farmers to Develop A New Crop: Energy
by Keith Schneider (Circle of Blue) ... Despite pushback from environmental groups concerned about increased water pollution from a new
April 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Hardeep Singh Puri Confident of Meeting 20 pc Ethanol Blending Target Next Fiscal
(Economic Times) Use of E20 leads to an estimated reduction of carbon monoxide emissions by about 50 per cent in
April 17, 2023 Read Full Article
STALK – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Researchers have been trying to make advanced or “cellulosic” biofuel from agricultural WASTE and residue like corn STALKs, cassava STALKs,
April 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuel Policies and the Current Food Crisis
by Joseph Glauber and Charlotte Hebebrand (International Food Policy Research Institute/Daily Star) ... Despite the recurring food versus fuel debate and
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Spain’s Cepsa Launches Joint Venture for Biofuels Plant
by Davide Ghilotti (Upstream Energy Explored) Company earmarks €1 billion to deploy in facility for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels. Spanish
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s Friday and you’re ready for the weekend so here’s a short and sweet slide
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Waste Taking Centre Stage as a Feedstock
(xFuel/Biofuels International) ... With new technology emerging, we have different feedstock options coming on board. We are beginning to see
April 13, 2023 Read Full Article
GLBRC Receives Five Year Funding Renewal
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a University of Wisconsin–Madison based research
April 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Wizz Air Join Forces to Accelerate the Decrabonisation of Air Transport with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Cepsa) • Both companies will drive the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials Agreement
April 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Kelly Davis Takes VP Post at New Energy Blue: Staff Expanding to Produce Lowest-Carbon Bioenergy
(New Energy Blue/PR Newswire) New Energy Blue announced the hiring of bioenergy veteran Kelly Davis as Vice President, a new position. Davis
April 11, 2023 Read Full Article
How the Biomass Pellet Industry Could Grow 10-Fold, and Help Save the Planet
by Michael Shepard (Bioenergy International) ... The opportunity lies in the kitchens of the nearly four billion people who cook
April 11, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Helps Industry Leverage Bioenergy Feedstock Expertise DEADLINE April 14, 2023
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has launched an initiative that aims to
April 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Planting for the Future: Ag Outlook 2023
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Precision Farming is the Future: But the most significant boost to farm productivity
April 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Blue Biofuels Achieves Full Conversion with Pilot Scale Reactor System
(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels announced today the achievement of full conversion of cellulose into soluble sugars from our king grass feedstock
April 05, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Policy and Schmidt Futures
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Stephanie Batchelor gave this overview of Schmidt Futures at ABLC. READ MORE WATCH Presentation
April 04, 2023 Read Full Article
International Study Develops Ground-Breaking Method of Making Biodiesel from Dirty Old Cooking Oil
by Alan Williams (University of Plymouth) A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
United Announces $15 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante
(United Airlines) United today announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, who provides materials and technology as part of
March 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readies to Take Flight in Australia
(LanzaJet) Jet Zero Australia Partners with LanzaJet to Deploy its Leading Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Technology with Funding and Support by Qantas
March 31, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to BioVeritas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas uses some of the same technology with different market goals as the famed Terrabon
March 29, 2023 Read Full Article
BioTown Biogas Activates Digester, Processing Facility in Indiana
(BioTown BioGas/Biomass Magazine) BioTown Biogas (BTB), a leading renewable energy producer in the waste-to-value energy market, is today activating its new
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
DG Fuels Proposes 120 mgy Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in St. James Parish, Louisiana
by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) Company’s first SAF facility would create more than 6,000 jobs in the Southeast Region -- DG
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Ampol and ENEOS Partner to Explore Advanced Biofuels Production in Queensland
(Ampol and ENEOS) Ampol Limited (Ampol) and ENEOS have today (March 23, 2023) announced the signing of a Memorandum of
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
SCO Countries Agree to Closely Work Together on Emerging Fuels
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Move will see China, Russia, others collaborate with India on emerging fuel tech, energy modelling, and
March 20, 2023 Read Full Article
JetBlue and Shell Aviation Announce Agreement Bringing New Supply of SAF to LAX
(JetBlue) New Purchase Agreement Demonstrates Supply Chain Investment in SAF by Shell Aviation, and Growing Demand for SAF -- JetBlue (Nasdaq:
March 16, 2023 Read Full Article
United Names Oscar the Grouch as First Chief Trash Officer
(United Airlines) United launches first-of-its-kind consumer education campaign focused on driving awareness of the benefit of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Oscar's five
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Off the Ground
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Several alcohol-to-jet projects, partnerships and technologies have been announced in the past 18 months.
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Will Build a New Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Huelva with an Investment of up to 1,000 Million Euros
(Cepsa (Google Translation)) The project, which will be located in the 'La Rábida' Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera,
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Ethiopia: A Roadmap
(Roundtable on Sustainabilty of Biomaterials) To explore and advance Ethiopia’s capacity to produce biofuels for use as Sustainable Aviation Fuel
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Says It Remains Committed to Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Proactive Investors) Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) has said it won’t alter its net zero plans, following a report which claimed sustainable aviation
March 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Ready for Take-off and Take-up
by John McGarrity (Fastmarkets/Biofuels International) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is at a turning point. Aviation has long been considered one of
March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Tobermore Trials UK and Ireland’s First Biomethane-Fueled Forklift Truck
(Tobermore/AltFuels) Northern Ireland-based paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore has put into operation the first biomethane-powered forklift truck in the UK and
March 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Liqvis Expands Bio-LNG Station Network, Helping Decarbonize German Transport
(Uniper/AltFuels) Liqvis GmbH and revis bioenergy GmbH have concluded an agreement, through which revis will supply Liqvis with bio-LNG from mid-2023,
March 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuel. Aranayak Fuel and Power Set to Break Ground on Country’s First Biomass-Based Green Hydrogen Plant
by M Ramesh (The Hindue Business Line) The Rs 50-crore 1 tonne-per-day plant in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh is
March 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Aviation Biofuel Would Need Half of UK Agricultural Land, Report Says
by Danny Halpin (The Independent) The Royal Society said a portfolio of alternative fuels will be required to meet current
February 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Aemetis Hosts California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross at Keyes Biofuels Facility and Dairy RNG Sites
(Aemetis) Visit Highlights Aemetis Leadership on Circular Bioeconomy, Supporting Climate Change Mitigation Through Use of Agricultural Waste to Manufacture Negative
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
The Promise of Advancing Biomanufacturing Innovation
by Greg Potter and Glenn Farris (Lipiferm Scientific andFarris Advisory Services/Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) On September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden
February 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Greenfield Global, Inc. Leverages Agricultural Clean Technology Program Funding
(Greenfield Global) The $2M Government of Canada investment is advancing company’s “waste-to-fuel” technology -- Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s leading alcohol, solvent and
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Feeding the Petroleum Industry with Plant-Based Fuel Additives: U of S Research
by Brooke Kleiboer (Saskatoon Star Phoenix) Young Innovators: Biofuel acts the same way as fossil fuel but is instead solely
February 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Will Ethanol Fuel a Low-Carbon Future?
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) After decades of false starts, cellulosic ethanol may arrive just as the chemical
February 13, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $25.5 Million to Improve Biofuels and Bioproducts DEADLINE March 20, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
UW–Madison Research Key to Decarbonization Plan
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working to develop plant-based fuels
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Indian Oil to Partner with LanzaJet to Produce Cleaner Aviation Fuel
by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) will sign an agreement with LanzaJet to produce cleaner aviation fuel at its Panipat refinery
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Denmark Technology to Help Promote Ethanol Production
(Daily Pioneer/ANI News Service) To promote ethanol production in an eco-friendly manner, the Uttar Pradesh government has been holding talks
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Crop-Based Biofuels Still Play a Role in Clean and Affordable Energy
by Dawson Schmitt (The Heartland Report) ... Ukraine, a major producer of corn and wheat, could not ship grain from its
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Biogas Liquefaction Project Will Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sweden
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its biogas liquefaction technology for an important new project in Mönsterås, Sweden. The system has been
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Nine Outstanding Students Selected for 2023 ACS GCI Travel Awards
by David Laviska (ACS Network Chemiistry Community Online/ACS Green Chemistry Institute) It’s awards season at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (GCI)
January 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Bay Area Plans to Refine Biofuels Could Derail Climate Goals, Warn Environmentalists
by Aaron Cantú (Capital and Main) Oil companies may end up relying on environmentally questionable crop-based fuels. --The California Air
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
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Aviation Industry in Crosshairs for Next Biofuel Push
(Roll Call) Aviation accounts for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions — a figure expected to triple by 2050
January 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Spain: Biomethane Production Potential Could Cover 45% of National Gas Demand
(Sedigas/AltFuels) The opportunity for Spain to become a future European gas hub through the development of renewable gases, such as biomethane
January 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Biofuels Oil Rush
(World Bio Market Insights) With big oil moving into biofuels, Shell is one to watch. -- ... From another angle, biofuels
January 19, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable SAF from Corn
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The SAF Grand Challenge is vast. It sets out to achieve a minimum 50% reduction
January 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Raven SR Agrees to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Japan Airlines
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) Announcement marks one of Raven SR's first agreements in aviation industry for SAF; Agreement to support 10-year
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Bioenergy through the Eyes of a BETO Intern
by Julia Matney (U.S. Department of Energy) ... While I did not understand much about biofuels initially, learning about them through
January 13, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste and SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achievingnet-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global
January 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Was 2022 a Pivotal Year for BioFuel?
(World Bio Market Insights) Interest in biofuels survived the fossil fuel bonanza of 2022 but there’s still a long road
January 11, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Forestry and the US Renewable Fuel Standard, the Key Issues.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Where does forestry fit into the RFS and with the biofuels industry, asks Lee Enterprises
January 06, 2023 Read Full Article
A New EPA Proposal Is Reigniting a Debate about What Counts as ‘Renewable’
by John McCracken (Grist) The agency wants more ethanol, biogas, and wood pellet power in the nation's fuel mix. But is that
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Cost Won’t Be a Long-Term Issue for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jaime Llinares Taboada (OPIS) ... In Spain, energy major Cepsa recently announced a €3 billion ($3.15 billion) investment to build
January 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol Joins Forces with ASAJA to Transform Agricultural and Livestock Waste into Renewable Fuels
(Repsol) • Repsol and ASAJA, the largest professional agricultural organization in Spain, will cooperate to promote the circular economy and
January 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Notice of Public Comment Period for the Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress External Review Draft Public Comments DEADLINE March 6, 2023
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the public comment period for the draft document titled,
January 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offers Flight Path to Net-Zero Air Travel
by Marc Hamy & Nancy Gillis (Green Biz/First Movers Coalition) It will take long-term, coordinated action from airlines, aircraft manufacturers,
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Lignin: A Way towards the Sustainable Biorefinery
Siddhartha Pal (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) Various sources of lignocellulosic biomass, such as forestry waste and agricultural feedstocks, are available all over
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Alternative Energy: IOC to Set up New Company for Green Business
by Kalpana Pathak (The Economic Times) Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), India's largest oil marketing company, is planning to set up a
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Producing Fertilizer without Carbon Emissions
by Fabio Bergamin (ETH Zurich/Science Daily) Researchers have shown how nitrogen fertilizer could be produced more sustainably. This is necessary not
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Position Paper – The Role of Biogas and Biomethane in Pathways to Net Zero
(IEA Bioenergy) Biogas is produced as the main product of anaerobic digestion (AD) of wet biomass. Biogas can be used locally for
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
International Study Develops Ground-Breaking Method of Making Biodiesel from Dirty Old Cooking Oil
(University of Plymouth) A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
European Commission Predicts Growing Demand for Renewable Ethanol
(ePURE) Demand for renewable ethanol in the EU will increase by 13% from now until 2030, according to a new report
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioplastics: A Crucial Pillar for Circular Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As society moves towards sustainable development and a circular economy, one aspect that needs urgent attention
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
LanzaJet Marks Major Milestone on Its Freedom Pines Fuels Construction
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) Soperton, GA Facility will be First Ethanol Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility in the World -- LanzaJet, a
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Is the Biofuel Industry Approaching a Feedstock Crunch?
(International Energy Agency) This report forms a component of Chapter 4 of Renewables 2022 and addresses a key question in renewable
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Analysis: Why India Is Pursuing Ethanol as an Automotive Fuel
by Sergius Barretto (Autocar India) World over the auto industry is rapidly heading towards an electric-only future, and just a few
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Clariant Cellulosic Ethanol Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemicals, catalysis, additives.Clariant shared how they are working on advancing biofuels globally and here offers
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Urgent Government Action Needed to Meet 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030 Target
(Sustainable Aviation) Policy support, in the form of a price support mechanism, is needed to deliver sufficient SAF facilities to meet
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Abendroth Fortel Publishes New Asian Renewable Diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Rates
(Abendroth Fortel) The firm offers its clients and other market participants access to updated industry data to ensure they can
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges IITians to Focus Their Research on Use of Bio-technology for Production of Bio-CNG, Bio-LNG and Green Hydrogen from Bio-mass
(Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways/ PIB Mumbai) We need to identify the commodities being imported in the country
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell and Flix Enter Alternative Fuel Agreement
by Chris Peat (Bus and Coach Buyer) Shell and Flix (the company behind FlixBus) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and entered a long-term strategic partnership for
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
How to Rescue Biofuels from a Sustainable Dead End
by Peter Fairley (Nature) An environmentally friendly path forwards for liquid fuel derived from plants will depend on smarter agriculture
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Is There a Profitable Approach to Carbon Capture and Storage?
(Climte Now) with George Peridas, Jonathan Kusel, and Joshuah Stolaroff -- In the international carbon offset market, the average price
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
November 17, 2022 Read Full Article
New Research Project Aims to Bring Residual Materials from Hemp Processing into the Cycle
(DBFZ) The hemp industry has developed into a strongly growing economic sector due to new political framework conditions and innovative product
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
DG Fuels Signs Key Maine Land Agreement
by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Anellotech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 2008, Anellotech is a sustainable technology company that has invented and is developing innovative
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Welcome the Golden Age of Advanced Fuels?
by Alexander Koukoulas, Henna Poikolainen, and Esa Sipilä (AFRY/Biofuels Digest) The second half of 2022 is shaping up to be a
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
DG Fuels Signs Long-Term SAF and Carbon Credit Offtake Agreement
(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Andion and EGEA Acquire BIO-LNG Facility to Produce Renewable Energy From Agricultural Production Waste
(Andion/Business Wire) Joint Acquisition of Biomethan Green 1 by Andion Italy S.p.A. and EGEA New Energy S.p.A. Ignites Formal Partnership
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Are Essential to Transport’s Green Transformation
by Nicholas Ball (XFuel/EurActiv) Advanced biofuels made from waste products do not impact land use, making them an ideal means
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Alder Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this connected presentation set, Alder Fuels CEO Bryan Sherbacow, and in a later and