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Washington State University researchers find cover crop solutions for bioenergy

Washington State University researchers find cover crop solutions for bioenergy

October 16, 2025 |

In Washington state, new research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. After harvest, farmland often sits fallow and unused until growers seed in the next crop. Soil can erode, weeds can take root, and farmers don’t make […]

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Trump threatens higher tariffs on Chinese UCO but not likely to make an impact

Trump threatens higher tariffs on Chinese UCO but not likely to make an impact

October 16, 2025 |

In Washington, Reuters reports that President Trump is lashing out at China’s used cooking exports by threatening higher tariffs as a way to punish the country for not buying American soybeans. Yet last year the US already imposed tariffs on Chinese UCO while China also cut tax rebates on the biofuel feedstock that led to […]

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Gevo gets DOE loan guarantee extension until April with possible transfer to North Dakota

Gevo gets DOE loan guarantee extension until April with possible transfer to North Dakota

October 15, 2025 |

In Colorado, Gevo, Inc. previously announced on October 16, 2024, that it secured conditional commitment from U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office to guarantee a $1.46 billion loan, excluding $167 million in capitalized interest during construction, for its ATJ-60 synthetic aviation fuel project (formerly known as Net-Zero 1) in Lake Preston, South Dakota. On October 8, 2025, the […]

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AMAGGI and Inpasa drop plans to create corn-based ethanol JV

AMAGGI and Inpasa drop plans to create corn-based ethanol JV

October 15, 2025 |

In Brazil, AMAGGI and Inpasa have decided to close the negotiations for the formation of a joint venture aimed at the production of corn ethanol. The decision was made after both companies concluded that they have distinct views on the structure and governance of the project, choosing to follow their own paths at this time. […]

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Pacific Harbor Line teams with Remora to capture carbon on locomotives

Pacific Harbor Line teams with Remora to capture carbon on locomotives

October 15, 2025 |

In California, Pacific Harbor Line has entered into a development agreement with Remora, a Michigan-based climate technology startup that is pioneering mobile carbon capture for freight rail and trucking. PHL, which provides rail transportation, maintenance and dispatching services to both Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, is also an investor in Remora, and Peter A. […]

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StormFisher acquires Recyclage Carbone Varennes

StormFisher acquires Recyclage Carbone Varennes

October 15, 2025 |

In Canada, StormFisher Hydrogen announced the acquisition of Recyclage Carbone Varennes (RCV) following a court–approved process. By building on RCV’s existing infrastructure and expertise, StormFisher will create North America’s first large-scale low-carbon methanol plant. StormFisher will collaborate with its Varennes team and build on their expertise. Unlike the initial RCV project, which relied on biomass […]

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Green Plains starts up CCS in York to tie into Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline

Green Plains starts up CCS in York to tie into Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline

October 15, 2025 |

In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced the successful startup of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) equipment in York, Nebraska, marking a key milestone in the expansion of its carbon capture capabilities. The CCS equipment is now fully operational and is delivering significant volumes of biogenic carbon dioxide to the Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline for permanent […]

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Exolum invests $6M in UK SAF blending facility

Exolum invests $6M in UK SAF blending facility

October 15, 2025 |

In the UK, Exolum announces its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England, as part of new plans for a UK-wide network of SAF blending hubs. The announcement comes as the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, which creates new […]

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Wagner Sustainable Fuels starts up Australia’s first SAF blending terminal

Wagner Sustainable Fuels starts up Australia’s first SAF blending terminal

October 15, 2025 |

In Australia, Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending terminal, partnering with Boeing and technology provider, FlyORO, to achieve the critical aviation and renewable energy milestone. The facility, which is powered by FlyORO’s proprietary patented technology, is not only an Australia first, but also the first SAF […]

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Texas A&M University researchers develop biodegradable battery

Texas A&M University researchers develop biodegradable battery

October 15, 2025 |

In Texas, a team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a biodegradable battery using natural polymers. Its findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research group in the College of Arts and Sciences has spent the past 15 years shifting toward natural products for the construction of […]

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