Jan 16, 2026
HutanBio appoints new CEO – strengthening senior leadership for commercial scale-up
Product News
Jan 16, 2026
According to European Commission estimates, the rapeseed harvest in the EU-27 totalled around 20.16 million tonnes in 2025.
This translates to a significant increase in supply compared to the previous year's substandard 16.77 million tonnes.
With the rapeseed processing volume expected to reach around 24.68 million tonnes, it also makes the EU less dependent on imports.
Cumulative... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 16, 2026
The conversion of methanol and ethanol to hydrocarbon fuels has been done for many years. The two dominant pathways are methanol to gasoline (MTG) and ethanol to jet (ETJ), which is also known as ethanol to kerosene (ETK), writes Stephen B. Harrison, Managing Director at sbh4 consulting, Germany.
The smaller methanol molecule is ideal to produce the lighter gasoline... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 15, 2026
Indonesia’s plan to introduce a B50 biodiesel mandate will hinge on the price relationship between crude oil and crude palm oil, according to a senior government official.
The Southeast Asian nation, the world’s largest palm oil producer, has previously indicated that it intends to implement the B50 policy — which would require biodiesel to contain 50% palm-based... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 15, 2026
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) is using the updated report on Global Market Supply 2025/2026 as an opportunity to highlight the strategic importance of biofuels for food supply and for a sustainable and networked bioeconomy in terms of material use.
Biofuels from cultivated biomass make an important contribution in the European Union and... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 15, 2026
Cotswold District Council in the UK is taking action to improve its recycling collection service while making its biggest ever move to cut carbon emissions by replacing its waste vehicles with a new, greener fleet.
This is the single largest carbon reduction initiative the council has ever undertaken in terms of percentage, reflecting its commitment to balancing... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 14, 2026
Moeve and Galp have reached a non-binding agreement to advance detailed discussions on the potential combination of their downstream portfolios with the aim of creating two leading energy companies in the Iberian Peninsula.
The discussions will assess the potential creation of two European energy platforms: an industrial platform focused on refining, chemicals, trading,... [Read More]
SAF News
Jan 14, 2026
SkyNRG Americas is pleased to announce a major milestone for Project Wigeon, its planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Eastern Washington.
The project has received full environmental approvals from the Washington State Department of Ecology and Walla Walla County, confirming compliance with state and local standards for land use, water protection, and fuel... [Read More]
Product News
Jan 14, 2026
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that American farmers harvested a record-setting 17 billion bushels of corn in 2025, marking a 14 percent increase over the 2024 estimate, according to the agency’s latest Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports released on January 12.
Driven by increases in both yield and... [Read More]
SAF News
Jan 13, 2026
Moeve has completed the supply of SAF to Condor for flights departing from Tenerife South Airport on the Canary Islands, a location not yet legally subject to ReFuelEU Aviation requirements.
The agreement covered more than 515 metric tons of SAF, produced from used cooking oils and agricultural waste, a supply expected to reduce 1,700 tons of lifecycle CO₂ emissions... [Read More]
SAF News
Jan 13, 2026
Oxford-based clean technology startup OXCCU has been named the winner of the 2026 Startups 100 Sustainability Award, recognising its pioneering work in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste carbon.
The award celebrates businesses demonstrating exceptional innovation and impact in sustainability. OXCCU also secured fourth place in the 2026 Startups 100 Index,... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 13, 2026
Nova Pangaea Technologies, the sustainable aviation fuel specialist backed by International Airlines Group, has appointed veteran cleantech leader Stewart Stewart as CEO.
Stewart brings 30 years’ experience in commercialising breakthrough energy and low-carbon technologies, and scaling venture-backed companies across the US and the UK. As CEO, he will lead the growth... [Read More]
Features
Jan 12, 2026
Across North America, biodiesel mandates have become a key tool for governments seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and support rural economies.
These rules require a minimum share of biodiesel or renewable diesel to be blended into conventional diesel supplies, creating a guaranteed market for low-carbon fuels.
Yet, despite their apparent... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 12, 2026
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts regarding imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.
This transition review was initiated on 6 December 2024. It examined the existing countervailing duties and considered the product scope.
The TRA has recommended updating the product description to exclude sustainable aviation fuel.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 12, 2026
POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has unveiled ambitious plans to double ethanol production at its Shelbyville, Indiana bioprocessing plant.
The expansion will see output at the facility grow from 98 million to 193 million gallons of bioethanol annually, boosting the production of key coproducts such as dried distillers grains and corn oil. Construction... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 9, 2026
Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has announces changes to its senior leadership team.
Roeland Baan has informed the board of directors of Topsoe A/S of his decision to step down as president and CEO of Topsoe effective 31 May.
The board has appointed Elena Scaltritti, current chief commercial officer,... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 9, 2026
Crop plants were grown on just over 1.2 billion hectares worldwide in 2024. These include grain, oilseeds, protein, sugar and fibre plants, as well as fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
The largest share was used directly or indirectly, via livestock feed, for human nutrition.
The cultivation of feedstocks for biofuel production accounted for only about 7% of the cultivated... [Read More]
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