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.
Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has announced the expansion of its blended SAF offering at six new locations across Europe following multiple blended SAF supply agreements.
Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a successful five-month SAF pilot project. The campaign demonstrated the effectiveness and viability of the company’s Flexiforming technology in producing SAF from various renewable feedstocks.
New Zealand-based power producer Genesis Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Carbona to produce torrefied wood pellets, with the potential to replace coal with biomass at Huntly Power Station.
China’s exports of used cooking oil (UCO) reached a record high in 2024 but fell sharply in December after the Chinese government eliminated the 13% export tax rebate for UCO, according to a report filed with the USDA.
Ash Creek Renewables, a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, on March 20 announced it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance camelina seed variety.
The International Air Transport Association has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
European Energy has received its first truckload of biogenic CO₂ from Tønder Biogas. The CO₂ will be used for the company’s Power-to-X facility in Kassø, where it will play a key role in the production of e-methanol.
Virgin Australia has entered an agreement with Viva Energy to SAF for its flights departing from Proserpine, Queensland. The SAF will consist of Jet A1 and a 30-40% synthetic blend component made from waste and residue feedstocks.
Aemetis Inc. on March 19 announced the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved an extension of the county’s C-PACE program, which can help private industry finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Nearly 1.52 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down more than 25% when compared to the 2.04 billion that were generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on March 20.
The U.S. EPA on March 20 published updated SRE data showing that four new SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS in the past month. According to the agency, 156 SRE petitions are currently pending.
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) on March 14 announced the appointment of Darrell Smith as its new executive director. Smith brings a wealth of association leadership experience and diverse industry expertise to USIPA.
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