Enhancing Biomass Project Economics with CO2 Market Opportunities

CO2 plants can be fitted into small spaces, such as in this case near an ethanol plant. IMAGE: ADVANCED CRYOGENICS LTD.

January 14, 2025

BY Sam A. Rushing

Gevo to expand capacity at North Dakota plant, continues to evaluate SAF project

By Erin Krueger

March 09, 2026

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Operations Carbon Capture

Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.

By Erin Krueger

March 06, 2026

Carbon Capture Advanced Biofuels

Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies 36 strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and BECCS are among the strategies identified by the researchers.

By Carbon Capture Coalition

March 05, 2026

Carbon Capture Business

The Carbon Capture Coalition has announced the launch of Carbon Capture Impact, an allied 501(c)(4) organization of the Carbon Capture Coalition that aims to amplify the voices of its broad, far-reaching network of advocates.

By Strategic Biofuels

March 04, 2026

Carbon Capture Power Business Policy

Strategic Biofuels announced on March 4 it has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for the CCS project under development as part of its Louisiana Green Fuels project.

By Carbon Direct

February 25, 2026

Carbon Capture Business

Carbon Direct and C2X have announced a new collaboration to advance the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Louisiana. This project will transform forestry residues and by-products into both clean fuel and high-quality CO2 removal credits.

2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 31 - April 2, 2026

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN

Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More

North American Biocarbon Conference

March 31 - April 2, 2026

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN

The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers, and equipment providers with the broader biomass, biogas, CHP, pellet, and renewable-power industries, this co-located experience creates unmatched cross-sector engagement. Attendees gain access to expanded networking opportunities, dual-track educational programming, a unified expo hall, and a broader pool of commercial partners—all designed to accelerate the deployment of biocarbon solutions, scale climate-positive markets, and strengthen the emerging carbon-removal economy across North America.View More

Carbon Capture & Storage Summit

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers. View More

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

Now in its 42nd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine —that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More

Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. This world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.View More