In Washington, American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. ACE comments highlight how the 45Z credit can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic […]
In the UAE, Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech’s commitment to environmental responsibility and […]
In Hong Kong, Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN), a leading conventional marine fuel and marine biofuel physical supplier in Hong Kong proudly announces the commencement of its B30 marine biofuel supply in Hong Kong. Following the IMO MEPC 83 approval of MEPC.1/Circ.917, this initiative is now officially effective, this milestone reinforces CPN’s commitment to delivering high-quality, […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Administration Data shows ethanol production fell to its lowest level since mid-September 2024 to 1.012 million barrels per day. Seasonal maintenance accounted for part of the slow-down which has helped to bring ethanol production back into positive margins. Although ethanol stocks remain 734,000 barrels above where they were […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Abiove expects the government to allow for a return to the planned biodiesel blending increase to 15% thanks to falling biodiesel prices. The government decided in February to keep the mandate at 14% due to high prices, which negatively impacted President Lula’s approval ratings. The industry has already increased crushing in […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology and projects. This is Mitsui’s second initiative in the synthetic fuel area, following the investment in Twelve Benefit Corporation announced on February 13, […]
In Florida, MayMaan is reestablishing a new paradigm in power generation with its groundbreaking AquaStroke® engine technology, which runs on a fuel mixture of 70% water and 30% ethanol. The company’s innovation offers a commercially viable, cleaner, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel engines and electric batteries. As industries demand more sustainable solutions, MayMaan […]
In Spain, HoST Bioenergy has signed and agreed contracts with Five Bioenergy to deliver five of the largest biogas facilities in Spain. They will be located in Castilla Leon, Aragon, and Murcia regions. The plants will include biogas upgrading systems for nearly 0.8 TWh of biomethane production and CO2 liquefaction plants to recover and liquefy […]
In Illinois, as the global population grows, the demand for food and energy is increasing even as extreme weather events make crops more vulnerable to stress. While traditional breeding takes years to develop more resilient crops, plant bioengineering offers a faster, more precise way to improve traits for higher yields and better stress tolerance. But […]
In Belgium, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomed the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud, and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass fuels is discussing concrete measures to address it. It considers fraud an existential threat for our industry, for the functioning of sustainability […]
