Shell on Sept. 3 announced it will not resume construction of its proposed renewable diesel and SAF biorefinery at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam, citing a reassessment of the project’s competitiveness.
Velocys on Sept. 2 announced that it has signed an agreement with Morimatsu to provide manufacturing and engineering support for Velocys FT reactors and associated equipment. The equipment will be deployed in SAF projects.
The U.S. EIA on Aug. 29 released data showing total U.S. operable biofuels capacity expanded slightly in June, with small gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous month.
Wood chips, pellets and agricultural residue can serve as a flexible, renewable and carbon-neutral energy source. MoistTech discusses how real-time moisture control can help overcome certain challenges associated with the use of these fuels.
LanzaTech Global Inc. on Sept. 2 announced the company has partnered with Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and the Mibelle Group to develop a HEFA pathway for SAF using a palm oil alternative.
An Air France Airbus A220 on Aug. 25 completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ site in Mirabel to Paris powered by SAF. The delivery marked the first time Airbus in Canada directly issued official sustainability credentials for SAF to a customer.
Drax on Aug. 28 announced that the U.K. Finance Conduct Authority has begun an investigation into certain historical statements regarding the company’s biomass sourcing. The FCA confirmed the announcement but did not provide additional details.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 14 published a list of 165 candidates who have been nominated to service on the agency’s Science Advisory Board. The agency is accepting public comments on the nominees through Sept. 4.
Toyo Engineering Corp. has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its initiative, “Development of Production Technologies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), etc.”
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a contract with Norbiogas Renovables, a subsidiary of the Nortegas Group, a leading Spanish company specializing in renewable gas infrastructure projects.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on Aug. 27 announced it has secured five new service agreements for renewable natural gas (RNG) project sites for which it previously provided biogas upgrading systems. The agreements are valued at more than C$1.3 million.
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO. LTD. and Velocys Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership to advance production technology for electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), a CO2-derived synthetic fuel.
Universal Fuel Technologies’ ethanol-to-jet SAF produced via the company’s Flexiforming technology has been accepted into the ASTM D4054 Clearinghouse, which supports the technical evaluation of new aviation fuels, for qualification.
Air India and Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. on Aug. 19 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a binding agreement with a Spanish company to provide services, technology and equipment for more than 15 new biomethane production plants.
SAF Magazine and the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative announced the addition of new speakers to the 2025 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Sept. 22–24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 22 issued decisions on 175 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions, granting full or partial exemptions of Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations for 143 petitions. According to the EPA, 13 SRE petitions remain pending.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 21 released data showing more than 1.92 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, down from 2.26 billion generated during the same month of last year.
Vanguard Renewables has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support the decarbonization of its shipping activities through the use of RNG.
STX Group, a leading environmental commodities trader and climate solutions firm, on Aug. 13 announced the completion of the first successful delivery of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
The government on Ontario is investing more than $6.2 million in eight research, innovation and modernization initiatives through its Forest Biomass Program, which supports initiatives that secure and increase long-term wood utilization.
New analysis released Aug. 20 by the American Biogas Council highlights strong growth in U.S. landfill biogas facilities, with steady increases in investment and energy production over the past five years.
Convertus has officially received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in York Region of Ontario. The project is expected to be operational in 2027.
Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel facility British Columbia operated at 72% capacity during Q2. The company continues to advance plans to add SAF capacity to facility, with a final investment decision targeted for 2026.
Southwest Gas Corp. has submitted a procurement agreement to the California PUC that would bring RNG to its California customers, fulfilling regulatory requirements under the state’s Senate Bill 1440 Biomethane Procurement Program.
Circularity Fuels has converted biogas from a California Central Valley dairy farm into syngas, a key precursor to SAF, using a compact electric processing unit one-hundredth the cost of conventional steam methane or autothermal reformers.
Opal Fuels on Aug. 7 announced the company produced 1.2 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas (RNG) during the second quarter of 2025, up approximately 33% when compared to the same period of last year.
EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer, is partnering with Xiamen Airlines to collect and transport waste cooking oil from selected restaurant partners through its established supply chain.
World’s largest International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo announces 2026 dates
By BBI International
August 18, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the 42th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will take place on June 2-4, 2026, at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei on Aug. 5 announced it has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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