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USDA biorefinery loan guarantee program update prohibits debt writedown

USDA biorefinery loan guarantee program update prohibits debt writedown

July 9, 2026 |

In Washington, an updated federal rule took effect July 9 for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Program, also known as the Section 9003 Program. The program provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to assist with the development, construction and retrofitting of facilities that produce advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and biobased products, […]

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Montana Renewables trials 100% MaxSAF with Gulfstream

Montana Renewables trials 100% MaxSAF with Gulfstream

July 8, 2026 |

In Montana, Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) is proud to have collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided MaxSAF® to fuel the aircraft and Washington State University performed fuel property characterization in preparation for the flight. Through this […]

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Kalfresh lands Weltec Biopower for AD project

Kalfresh lands Weltec Biopower for AD project

July 8, 2026 |

In Australia, Kalfresh has secured WELTEC BIOPOWER to deliver its landmark bioenergy facility at Kalbar. The Queensland-based vegetable business has signed an agreement with the German company to design and build the first stage of the bioenergy facility, which will anchor the new Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct. The WELTEC equipment is due to arrive on […]

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U.S. ethanol stocks hit lowest level of 2026

U.S. ethanol stocks hit lowest level of 2026

July 8, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol inventories fell sharply last week to 23.928 million barrels, their lowest level since early January, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Stocks declined by 762,000 barrels from the previous week and were slightly below year-ago levels, reflecting strong domestic demand. Ethanol production […]

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Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel rollout to tighten palm oil supplies

Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel rollout to tighten palm oil supplies

July 8, 2026 |

In Malaysia, Platts reports Malaysia’s palm oil market is expected to tighten during the 2026-27 marketing year as El Niño-related dry weather reduces production while the country’s B15 biodiesel mandate boosts domestic demand, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Palm oil production is forecast to decline to 19.7 million metric tons, while domestic consumption […]

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XCF Global closes supply chain deal with GN as New Rise Renewables Reno kicks off

XCF Global closes supply chain deal with GN as New Rise Renewables Reno kicks off

July 8, 2026 |

In Texas, XCF Global, Inc. announced the execution of definitive agreements with BGN INT US LLC, establishing a long-term framework intended to support feedstock supply, renewable fuel production, logistics, and commercialization at the Company’s New Rise Renewables Reno facility. The agreements, build upon the binding term sheet announced earlier this year and represent the next […]

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Ethanol exports jump 11% in May over April

Ethanol exports jump 11% in May over April

July 8, 2026 |

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 189.7 million gallons (mg) in May, rebounding 11% from April’s sharp downturn as shipments strengthened across most major markets. Canada remained the leading destination for denatured fuel ethanol, with exports climbing 18% to a six-month high of 76.3 mg. Exports to the European Union, led by the Netherlands, increased 15% to 39.1 mg, […]

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VIVESCIA, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc agree three-year French ethanol deal

VIVESCIA, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc agree three-year French ethanol deal

July 8, 2026 |

In France, VIVESCIA, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc have signed a three-year partnership to support the production of low-carbon ethanol sourced from French supply chains – a first in the road biofuels sector. This new collaboration, spanning the entire value chain from upstream agriculture to downstream fuel distribution, aims to achieve maximum greenhouse gas (GHG) emission […]

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Researchers determine how to exchange plastic and metal electromechanical components with bio-base

Researchers determine how to exchange plastic and metal electromechanical components with bio-base

July 8, 2026 |

In Germany, INNOVENT investigated in a joint research project with febana Feinmechanische Baugruppen GmbH how electromechanical assemblies with components made of plastic and metal can also be composed of bio- and recycled plastics. These electromechanical assemblies are used e.g. used as plug or sensor housings in part with safety relevance in industrial applications and contain […]

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European Parliament rejects proposal to eliminate soy biofuels from 2030 targets

European Parliament rejects proposal to eliminate soy biofuels from 2030 targets

July 8, 2026 |

In Belgium, members of the European Parliament have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. Soy bean cultivation is one of the world’s leading causes of deforestation and land clearance, says T&E. The decision to reverse the regulation could now see […]

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