In Illinois, Progressive Farmer reports John Deere is expanding field testing of its E98-powered 8R tractor as it moves toward a potential commercial launch in four to five years. Four prototypes are currently operating in the United States, with additional testing planned in Nebraska and Illinois following successful 17-hour workdays in Kentucky. The 9.0-liter engine […]
In Washington, RFD TV reports Valero Energy expects tight supplies of biomass-based diesel Renewable Identification Numbers could keep D4 RIN values elevated into 2027. The company estimates the existing credit bank could be depleted between late 2026 and mid-2027 because domestic biomass-based diesel production may fall short of federal obligations. Imports may not quickly close […]
In Poland, Galia Green Power has signed a financing agreement for PLN 376 million with a consortium of banks comprising PKO Bank Polski, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and mBank. It is one of the largest financing transactions for biogas and biomethane projects in Poland in recent years. It covers acquisitions of biogas plants and development investments, […]
In France, EnviTec is currently implementing two projects for long-standing customers: the conversion of the “Biowatt” plant in Brittany into a biomethane upgrading facility, and the construction of the new “Valoverte” biomethane plant in south-west France. At Biowatt, in future, the biomethane produced will be fed into the network of the French grid operator NaTran. […]
In Egypt, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid held talks with representatives of Italian companies Proger and Draxil on the latest developments in an investment project to produce second-generation bioethanol using bagasse generated from sugarcane processing, with targeted investments of around $278 million. The meeting reviewed the latest technical and implementation developments of […]
In Germany, German foreign trade in biodiesel is picking up some momentum in 2026. Both exports and imports are gaining momentum. The Netherlands remains the focal point with the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a rising foreign trade in biodiesel is looming for the year 2026. In the first […]
In Japan, with airlines and consumers increasingly concerned about carbon, nitrogen, and hydrocarbon emissions, biofuels have emerged as a green alternative. Among these, those made from coconut oils are particularly attractive as they have fatty acid chain lengths similar to the hydrocarbon chain lengths required for jet fuel, suggesting that they could make effective fuels […]
In Australia, Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and aligns with the 2026 National Defence Strategy to enhance energy security and operational readiness. DETO […]
In the UK, Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. The trials, which took place at its demonstration plant on Teesside, show continuous stable operation in production runs of up to 72 hours and achieved above target yields. It marks another step forward for Nova Pangaea, which will be […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing in the amount of R$ 123.6 million for Toyota do Brasil to build its Technology Development Center for Biofuels in Sorocaba (SP). The project was selected by the BNDES and the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP) notice, launched in 2025, to […]
