In California, Generate Capital, PBC along with Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt, announced the closing of a $43 million inaugural financing for Generate Upcycle’s North American anaerobic digestion (AD) portfolio. The portfolio, which includes five upgraded RNG assets across Ontario, Canada and Upstate New York, is expected to deliver approximately 1 million GJ per year of […]
In Texas, Houston American Energy Corp. and Abundia Global Impact Group, LLC announced the execution of a binding Term Sheet with BTG Bioliquids B.V. pursuant to which HUSA intends to develop biomass-to-liquid fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects that will integrate BTG Bioliquids’ proprietary fast pyrolysis technology for the production of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil from […]
In Brazil, the first survey for the 2025/26 grain crop indicates another growth cycle in Brazilian agriculture. According to the research conducted by the National Supply Company (Conab), the first estimate indicates a total production of 354.7 million tons of grain for the new crop, volume 0.8% higher than that obtained in 2024/25, and a […]
In Brazil, G1 reports research developed by the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) has shown that coffee residues, such as the bark, can be repurposed and transformed into a clean energy source. The study seeks sustainable alternatives to reduce waste and generate new use opportunities for agricultural by-products. According to the researcher, the work resulted […]
In Spain, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and Repsol announced a landmark 8-year agreement to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry. Beginning in the 2026 European season, Repsol will offer a portfolio of renewable fuels, including biofuels and, from 2029, renewable methanol, directly […]
In the UK, Biofuelwatch, Forest Watch Indonesia and Global Forest Coalition are calling the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to exclude biofuels from compliance with the Net-Zero Framework. Last week, during the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES.2) in London, countries decided to postpone the decision on the adoption of the Framework […]
In Australia, Viva Energy and Cleanaway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a significant step towards the manufacture of low-carbon liquid fuels and products in Australia. The MoU would see large quantities of domestic used cooking oil (UCO) delivered to Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery to produce advanced fuels like a renewable diesel (RD) blend […]
In Turkey, Minerals Technologies Inc. announced an investment at its plant in Uşak City, Turkey to support the growth of its Rafinol™ line of products for the natural oil purification market. Rafinol™ is supplied from the Uşak plant, which is dedicated to the mining and manufacture of adsorbents and bleaching earth used for the purification […]
In New York state, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. recently announced that it has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and is moving forward with a clear path toward continued growth and expansion. Following constructive discussions with the DEC, Buffalo Biodiesel has received confirmation to continue operating its […]
In Florida, Blue Biofuels announced the successful completion of its Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past year, this grant has enabled Blue Biofuels to advance the scale-up of its patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology toward full commercialization. With this milestone, the company is now […]
