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Ethanol production recedes from record levels last week

Ethanol production recedes from record levels last week

June 19, 2025 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol has fallen back from its record highs to 1.109 million barrels per day, down 11,000 bpd compared the week prior when the record was set. With the slight tapering off of production volumes, margins are estimated to remain positive and steady against the […]

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DMC Biotechnologies teams with Toyobo to develop chemical intermediates

DMC Biotechnologies teams with Toyobo to develop chemical intermediates

June 19, 2025 |

In Colorado, DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. (DMC) and Toyobo Co., Ltd. (Toyobo) recently entered into a multi-year collaboration agreement to develop a more sustainable, fermentation-produced, high volume chemical intermediate for use in a wide range of essential materials. This partnership brings together DMC’s expertise in precision fermentation with Toyobo’s extensive chemical and biotechnology process knowledge, along […]

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Neste and Chevron Lummus Global to develop 2G SAF conversion tech

Neste and Chevron Lummus Global to develop 2G SAF conversion tech

June 19, 2025 |

In Finland, Neste and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) are partnering to drive innovation in renewable fuels. The companies have joined forces to develop a new technology enabling conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The joint development has reached the first major milestone, and […]

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American Soybean Association disappointed by Senate’s proposal on 45Z tax credit

American Soybean Association disappointed by Senate’s proposal on 45Z tax credit

June 19, 2025 |

In Washington, the American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language. The Senate Finance Committee text reverts on the progress made in the House to support U.S. farmer-driven domestic biofuels by removing a key provision to […]

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UK’s National Gas signs MOU with Gas Networks Ireland on hydrogen and biomethane

UK’s National Gas signs MOU with Gas Networks Ireland on hydrogen and biomethane

June 18, 2025 |

In Ireland, National Gas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) to set the foundation for closer collaboration on hydrogen and biomethane gases, and blends of these gases in the natural gas system. The MoU will enable it to share information and outcomes from its respective operational improvement activities, and to explore […]

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EEX successfully launches operation of France’s new biogas production certificate registry

EEX successfully launches operation of France’s new biogas production certificate registry

June 18, 2025 |

In France, European Energy Exchange (EEX) successfully launched the operation of the new biogas production certificate (CPBs – Certificats de Production de Biogaz) registry in France on Monday. This initiative, mandated by the French Ministry in charge of Energy, aims to support the development of biomethane as a renewable energy source within the country. The […]

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TMD Energy teams with Double Corporate to provide sustainable fuel for EU and Asia

TMD Energy teams with Double Corporate to provide sustainable fuel for EU and Asia

June 18, 2025 |

In Malaysia, TMD Energy, together with its subsidiaries is a Malaysia and Singapore based services provider engaged in integrated bunkering services which involves ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuels, ship management services and vessel chartering services, announced the company has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with bioenergy firm Double Corporate Sdn Bhd to explore a […]

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TotalEnergies and Avril to study use of intermediate crops for SAF feedstock

TotalEnergies and Avril to study use of intermediate crops for SAF feedstock

June 18, 2025 |

In France, TotalEnergies and Avril have concluded an agreement to jointly study the development of a French sector of intermediate crops for the production of sustainable air fuels (SAF), thus helping to reduce CO 2 emissions from air transport. This agreement is part of the context of an ambitious momentum brought by the European Union, […]

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Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces

Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces

June 18, 2025 |

In Luxembourg, Luxaviation Group is exploring an active role in Haffner Energy’s SAF Zero. Luxaviation potential involvement could take the form of cash funding to finance initial development activities, support in the strategic definition and global visibility as well as offtake agreements in relevant SAF Zero projects such as Paris-Vatry SAF. SAF Zero is dedicated […]

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Diesel Direct supporting Steamship Authority in renewable diesel pilot program

Diesel Direct supporting Steamship Authority in renewable diesel pilot program

June 18, 2025 |

In Massachusetts, Diesel Direct is supporting the Steamship Authority in launching its landmark renewable diesel pilot program this summer aboard the M/V Island Home, which operates on the Woods Hole–Martha’s Vineyard route. This initiative marks the first East Coast deployment of R99 renewable diesel in marine operations by the Authority, setting a new precedent for sustainable ferry […]

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