Airbus, Japan Airlines, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corp., and Green Earth Institute have signed a MOU to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood.
Brian O’Connor, president of Air Burners Inc., was recognized with the the Excellence in Bioenergy Award and SDI Biocarbon Solutions was named Groundbreaker of the Year at the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority on March 17 announced it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation and a countervailing investigation into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), commonly known as renewable diesel, from the U.S.
President Donald Trump, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 18 celebrated National Agriculture Day by honoring America’s farmers, ranchers and producers who provide the world with food, fuel and clothing.
Opal Fuels Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 3.8 million MMBtu of RNG in 2024, up 41% when compared to 2023. The increase was supported by three new landfill RNG projects that commenced operations during the year.
Japan-based Cosmo Oil Co. Ltd. on March 6 announced that construction is complete on a SAF located within the company’s existing Sakai refinery. The facility, operated by Saffaire Sky Energy LLC, is expected to begin supplying SAF in April.
TSI and Telfair Forest Products have announced the construction of a torrefaction facility in Lumber City, Georgia. A TSI-designed and fabricated Torreactor will be paired with Telfair’s logistics for the torrefaction and densification of biomass.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on March 13 announced it has secured three new service agreements for RNG project sites under its 3-tiered service offering program. Greenlane previously supplied biogas upgrading systems to the customers.
Louis Dreyfus Company and Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. announced on March 11 the renewal for an additional 10 years of their collaboration to promote the cultivation of Camelina sativa (camelina) in South America as an intermediate crop.
Montauk Renewables Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 5.6 million MMBtu of RNG last year, up 1.6% when compared to 2023. Electricity production was at 186,000 megawatt hours (MWh), down from 194,000 MWh in 2023.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 13, reporting increased revenues for its U.S. ethanol and biogas operations as well as its biodiesel operations in India.
JetBlue along with its fuel partners marked the first-ever regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial air travel in the region at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its outlook for 2025 and 2026 renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11.
SK Energy on March 10 announced that it had signed a contract with Cathay to supply no less than 20,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) until 2027. SK Energy has been supplying ISCC certified SAF to Cathey since November 2024.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Courtney Videchak the 2025 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant. Videchak is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at the University of Michigan with experience working on diesel engines.
OPAL Fuels Inc. on March 5 announced it has entered into five new fuel station services agreements to support customer hauling operations in Canada. OPAL Fuels will design, build, own and operate these new stations.
Mote Inc. announced on March 4 the successful first close of its Series A funding round, securing $7 million in investment led by Nella Next and Preston-Werner Ventures. The company’s technology produces energy from waste wood will sequestering CO2.
Honeywell on Feb. 26 announced that Taiyo Oil Co. Ltd. has chosen the Honeywell UOP Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Okinawa Operations in Japan. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2029.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on March 3 announced additional delays in the startup of the 49.9-megawatt (MW) Karatsu Biomass Power Plant. The facility is now expected to being operations in September.
Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program has announced it is now accepting applications for funding to support clean fuels production and clean fuels transportation and storage projects.
Roeslein Renewables has been awarded ISCC PLUS and ISCC EU certifications for biomass feedstocks used in RNG production. This is the first ISCC certification for biomass-based crop residues, including cover crops, processed for clean-burning RNG.
Haffner Energy, a solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and ATOBA Energy, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregator, are joining forces to accelerate the development of SAF projects and facilitate their financing.
The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee on March 3 voted to approved legislation that aims to extend and expand the state’s existing tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which was established in 2023.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies LLC, has entered into agreements to upgrade the renewable energy anaerobic digester (READ) located at The University of California, Davis.
Virentis Advisors announced on Feb. 25 its clients have recently completed bioenergy ITC transfer transactions totaling over $68 million. The company anticipates 2025 will be another robust year in the bioenergy industry.
The U.S. strongly objects to a recommendation on “sustainable” aviation fuels focused on multi-cropping made during the 13th triennial meeting of the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection.
Biomass Magazine has announced the six companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 18-20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Calumet Inc. released Q4 financial results on Feb. 28. During an earnings call, company officials discussed operations at its Montana Renewables facility, changing market dynamics for biobased-based diesel, and the company’s MaxSAF initiative.
U.S. operable biofuels capacity held steady in December, with no changes for ethanol, biodiesel or renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 28. Feedstock consumption was up slightly from the previous month.
CARB on Feb. 26 released an updated market notice that outlines its plans for addressing regulatory clarity issues identified by the OAL that have delayed implementation of the LCFS amendments approved by CARB last year.
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