New York's DCAS has awarded its first tender to buy renewable diesel for its ferries. The tender is part of a plan announced in October 2024 to transition the Staten Island Ferry and other vessels to renewable diesel.
IAG and Microsoft are extending their 2023 co-funded purchase agreement for SAF by five years. The SAF used under the agreement will be produced by Phillips 66’s Humberside refinery and LanzaJet’s facility in the U.S.
The U.S. exported 796,490.2 metric tons of wood pellets in February, down from 825,269.9 metric tons in January, but up when compared to the 696,692.9 metric tons exported in February 2024, according to date released by the USDA on April 3.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed contracts with entities owned by QGM S.á.r.l. for the building of two new biomethane production plants in Italy. Anaergia S.r.l. will serve as the EPC contractor for both projects.
Neste and DB Schenker, a logistics service provider, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. DB Schenker trialed the fuel from December 2024 to February 2025 in Singapore.
The International Air Transport Association has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization. The registry is now live and under CADO management.
Varo Energy, a European energy company based in Switzerland, on March 31 announced an agreement to acquire Preem, a Sweden-based petroleum and biofuels company that is developing additional renewable diesel and SAF capacity.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has disbanded an advisory committee that provided the agency with private sector advice aimed at boosting the competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency exports, including ethanol and wood pellets.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has reported there was a minor fire on April 1 in the main renewable diesel process unit at the corporation's renewable diesel refinery located in Prince George, British Columbia.
U.S. operatable biofuels capacity increased slightly in January, with gains for ethanol, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstock Update, released March 31. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to December.
Gevo Inc. CEO Patrick Gruber discussed the company’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in South Dakota during a fourth quarter earnings call, held March 27, indicating financial close could be achieved by year-end.
Anaergia Inc. announced it has received a formal notice from the City of Fermo, Italy, to proceed with the construction of a waste treatment plant, including a new anaerobic digestion facility that will produce RNG.
U.S. farmers are expected to plant 83.5 million acres of soybeans in 2025, down 4% when compared to last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s annual Prospective Plantings report, released March 31.
EnviTec Biogas has announced the commissioning of a manure RNG project in South Dakota. The facility has been processing more than 300,000 gallons per day of manure from more than 9,500 dairy cows per day since the beginning of the year.
ADM and Mitsubishi Corp. on March 27 announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance to explore potential areas of future collaboration across the agriculture value chain.
U.K.-based Farnborough Airport, on March 20 announced that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million liters or 10,000 metric tons per annum of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced locally from waste.
Anora is investing in a new, state-of-the-art biomass-boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland. Scheduled for commissioning in 2026, the biomass-boiler will operate on 100% renewable fuels and help the company achieve its carbon neutrality target.
Global Bioenergies has announced its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been tested in collaboration with aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran on the injection phase, and with ONERA, a French aerospace research center, on the combustion phase.
The International Air Transport Association has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released.
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, Alabama, on March 20 announced the opening of its new 62,000-square-foot advanced materials recovery facility (MRF) and the commissioning of its renewable natural gas (RNG) plant.
Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to generate clean power.
LRQA, the leading global assurance partner backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has acquired EcoEngineers, a U.S.-based consulting, auditing and advisory firm with an exclusive focus on the energy transition.
BioTfueL technology has been selected for the BioTJet project by Elyse Energy and its partners, Axens, Avril, and IFPEN. The project will produce SAF from end-of-life wood waste & local forestry residues with the addition of green hydrogen.
The U.S. EPA on March 24 asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to dismiss a lawsuit filed by biofuel groups last year regarding the agency’s failure to meet the statutory deadline to promulgate 2026 RFS RVOs.
The USDA on March 25 announced it will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program To receive the funds, applicants will be required to remove “harmful DEIA" and “far-left climate features” from project proposals.
Aether Fuels on March 26 reported successful demonstration results for the electric Tri-Converter technology embedded in its proprietary Aether Aurora solution. The results represent a breakthrough for SAF production.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in December, according to the March edition of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report.
BIO, in partnership with Kearney, a global management consulting firm, on March 24 released a report showing the U.S. bioeconomy currently contributes $210 billion in direct economic impact to the U.S. economy, excluding healthcare.
2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo concludes as largest event in a decade and unparalleled industry insights
By BBI International
March 25, 2025
The 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo, held March 18-20 in Atlanta Georgia, featured of insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology showcases, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF worldwide.
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