The Ontario government on Dec. 9 announced it will invest $2.25 million through the Forest Biomass Program to help CHAR Technologies commercialize the production of biocoal, a low-carbon fuel made from forest mill byproducts and underused wood.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies LLC, has signed a contract with a subsidiary of Anaergia PepsiCo Mexico Foods deliver an integrated renewable energy solution at a PepsiCo Mexico Foods food production facility in Mexico.
The USDA on Dec. 8 announced it will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to U.S. farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are expected to be released by Feb. 28, 2026.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 940,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in August, according to the latest edition of the U.S. EIA’s latest Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 940,000 tons.
XCF Global Inc. on Dec. 5 announced it has completed initial site work at New Rise Reno 2, including grading of the 10-acre parcel and construction of new access roads. The expansion project will boost SAF capacity to approximately 80 MMgy.
Clean Fuels Alliance America along with the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board following the agency’s recent public forum on biofuels and land use change.
A study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s ILUC assumptions for U.S. soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel are outdated lacking modern agricultural practices and current science.
Nopetro Energy, in partnership with Johnson Controls, announced on Dec. 2 a $50 million investment to design, finance, build and operate a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Manatee County, Florida.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright launched a new chapter to secure American leadership in autonomous biological discovery on Dec. 4 alongside scientists and private partners at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Brunette Machinery Company Inc. announced on Nov. 10 the asset purchase of Salem Equipment Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium sawmill machinery. Salem Equipment will now operate under the name Brunette Salem USA Inc.
Dutch biomethanol producer Perpetual Next and American equipment supplier TSI celebrated their long-term collaboration on Nov. 24 with the kick-off of constructing the world's largest torrefaction reactor in Estonia.
World Fuel Services has announced Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend in Piraeus.
Emirates and ENOC Group on Nov. 19 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.
Sumitomo Corp. on Nov. 28 announced a new 112 megawatt (MW) biomass power plant has begun commercial operations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The facility is fueled by wood pellets and wood chips.
Broco Energy on Dec. 1 announced that its renewable diesel pilot with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially progressed into a fully executed long-term contract. The contract begins Dec. 1.
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment and WM on Dec. 2 announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop Colorado’s largest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill.
DevvStream Corp. and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. on Dec. 3 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine under a new U.S.-domiciled, Nasdaq-listed company, following customary closing conditions.
Biomass energy sources supplied more than 9% of the U.K.’s electricity in during July, setting a new monthly record, according to the latest Electric Insights Quarterly report released by Imperial College London on Dec. 3.
The U.K. government on Nov. 24 announced it will apply a new anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel from China. The ad valorem duties range from $14.79% to 54.64% and will apply to biodiesel and renewable diesel. SAF is excluded.
Hydron Energy Inc. announced on Dec. 1 that it has received funding from NGIF Accelerator to support demonstration of its INTRUPTor solution for single stage low-cost landfill biogas upgrading at the Bailey Landfill in British Columbia.
Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market.
The U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Dec. 2 opened a public comment period on a common biomass sustainability framework that is designed to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Dec. 1 announced it has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The change is effective immediately, according to the agency.
The European Commission on Nov. 26 adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which focuses on sustainable solutions for food, health, energy, industry, the ecosystem and other services.
Waga Energy on Nov. 27 announced it has signed a $180 million four-year senior debt facility to boost its LFG to RNG platform in the U.S. with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and HSBC Asset Management as lenders and lender agents.
Operable U.S. biofuels capacity was largely unchanged in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 28. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2024.
The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority on Nov. 28 proposed new countervailing duties on U.S. renewable diesel. The agency is recommending duties be set at £257.80 to £303.56 per metric ton, which equates to approximately $1.09 to $1.29 per gallon.
Drax on Nov. 26 announced it will cease operations at its pellet plant in Williams Lake, British Columbia due to a significant reduction in fiber availability. The facility is expected to close before the end of the year.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced it has successfully completed its RNG facility located at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas. The facility is now producing pipeline-quality RNG and has begun injecting into the interstate natural gas pipeline.
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada is proud to announce its latest Safety Hero: Michael Fantillo, production supervisor with Premium Pellet in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, which is a part of Sinclar Group Forest Products.
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