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Lydian Labs lands $43M Series A for SAF tech platform

Lydian Labs lands $43M Series A for SAF tech platform

July 30, 2026 |

In Massachusetts, Lydian announced the close of a $43 million Series A financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from AP Ventures, Builders Vision, and continued support from existing investors including Congruent Ventures, Galvanize, Grok Ventures, Overture, Union Square Ventures, and Voyager Ventures. The financing supports the launch of PIVOT™, Lydian’s full-stack production platform that enables developers to build and operate […]

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ADM to expand North American oilseed crush capacity

ADM to expand North American oilseed crush capacity

July 30, 2026 |

In Illinois, ADM announced a series of investments designed to expand North American oilseed crush capacity and strengthen the company’s ability to meet growing demand for renewable fuels and other vegetable oil markets. ADM expects to expand capacity by making targeted improvements to existing operations, allowing the company to increase throughput while building on established […]

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South Dakota gets its first BDO Zone rating

South Dakota gets its first BDO Zone rating

July 30, 2026 |

In South Dakota, Sioux Metro Growth Alliance, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Canton, South Dakota. The BDO Zone is the first Rating in the state of South Dakota, rated for 700,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk corn stover and spans a 75-mile […]

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Convertus Group secures $96.4M financing for York biofuel facility

Convertus Group secures $96.4M financing for York biofuel facility

July 30, 2026 |

In Canada, Convertus Group announced the successful financial close of C$135 million in project financing for its flagship biofuel facility located in York Region, Ontario. The project financing was provided by Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit (PSIC), with Selkirk Advisory Group serving as financial advisor to Convertus. Financial close represents a significant milestone as the project […]

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U.S. ethanol production reaches near-record high

U.S. ethanol production reaches near-record high

July 30, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production climbed to 1.133 million barrels per day last week, the second-highest weekly average on record. Production increased by 39,000 barrels per day from the previous week and 37,000 from a year earlier, supported by favorable ethanol margins and strong corn demand. […]

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EPA approves CoverCress pathway for renewable fuel credits

EPA approves CoverCress pathway for renewable fuel credits

July 30, 2026 |

In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Renewable Energy Group’s petition to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) from renewable fuels produced using CoverCress oil at Chevron’s Geismar, Louisiana, facility. The approval allows renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to qualify for D4 biomass-based diesel RINs, while renewable naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas qualify […]

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South Korea investigates biodiesel producers over alleged bid rigging

South Korea investigates biodiesel producers over alleged bid rigging

July 30, 2026 |

In South Korea, Chosun newspaper reports South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has launched sanction proceedings against seven biodiesel producers accused of colluding on biodiesel and bio-heavy oil bids for more than 11 years. The investigation covers contracts worth about $7.1 billion (9.7 trillion won), with authorities alleging the companies coordinated bids and supply volumes in […]

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Bankinter Investment and Plenium Partners buy Italian biogas plants

Bankinter Investment and Plenium Partners buy Italian biogas plants

July 30, 2026 |

In Spain, Bankinter Investment SGIIC and Plenium Partners SGEIC, firms that have recently approved the merger of their managers and that are partners since 2017, have acquired 100% of BG Holding S.r.l., in the biomethane sector in Italy, through the Ecualia Capital fund, to Green Arrow – Italy’s main independent group specializing in private markets […]

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Michigan State University researchers discover scattered light boosts algae production

Michigan State University researchers discover scattered light boosts algae production

July 30, 2026 |

In Michigan, algae are increasingly being explored as sustainable “living factories” that can convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into renewable fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products.  Now, researchers at Michigan State University have developed a fiber-optic-inspired technology that distributes sunlight more evenly throughout algae cultivation systems, increasing biomass productivity by as much as six […]

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Australia´s National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme welcomed for supporing low carbon fuels

Australia´s National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme welcomed for supporing low carbon fuels

July 30, 2026 |

In Australia, Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognize low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the change, customers may report the certified renewable content in eligible co-processed fuels […]

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