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Wilson Sons launches biofuel test on tugboats in Brazil using Be8 BeVant

Wilson Sons launches biofuel test on tugboats in Brazil using Be8 BeVant

April 23, 2026 |

In Brazil, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats last week at Ferroport’s iron ore shipping terminal in Porto do Açu, located in São João da Barra, northern Rio de Janeiro. The refueling utilized Be8 BeVant®, developed and patented by Be8, on the tugboat WS Rosalvo, with an expected reduction of up to […]

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Anaergia Technologies lands $5.84M contract with Vanguard Renewables

Anaergia Technologies lands $5.84M contract with Vanguard Renewables

April 23, 2026 |

In California, Anaergia Technologies LLC has signed an C$8 million contract with Vanguard Renewables for a follow-up deployment of its proprietary technology and equipment for an advanced anaerobic digestion facility in Minnesota. Anaergia Technologies will deliver a comprehensive platform including its proven process technology, proprietary permanent synchronous magnet (“PSM”) mixers, and the Biogas Upgrading (“BUG™”) […]

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UPL to invest $1B in South African multifeedstock ethanol project

UPL to invest $1B in South African multifeedstock ethanol project

April 23, 2026 |

In South Africa, UPL will invest $1 billion in an ethanol plant that will utilize sugarcane and maize as a feedstock and support the development of an integrated agricultural and energy value chain. Infrastructure South Africa, an entity of the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, played a key facilitative role in advancing the project […]

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China’s first wind-solar-hydrogen-biomass green alcohol oil demo project under construction

China’s first wind-solar-hydrogen-biomass green alcohol oil demo project under construction

April 23, 2026 |

In China, SeeTaoE reports China’s first 500,000-ton wind-solar-hydrogen-biomass green alcohol oil demonstration project began construction in Kangping County, Shenyang. It couples wind and solar electrolysis with biomass gasification, using intelligent millisecond-level scheduling to stabilize intermittent renewables into liquid fuel. The dual-source model boosts carbon utilization above 95% and cuts emissions roughly 60% versus coal-to-methanol. At […]

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UK researchers find better way to produce acrylic acid from glycerol

UK researchers find better way to produce acrylic acid from glycerol

April 23, 2026 |

In the UK, acrylic acid is essential for everyday products – from paints and coatings to absorbent polymers – yet almost all of it is currently made from propylene, a petrochemical. As global biodiesel production rises, so does the supply of low‑value glycerol by‑product, creating an opportunity for cleaner, renewable chemical manufacturing. In the new […]

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Rep. Fischbach introduces Farm Bill amendment to permanently allow yearround E15

Rep. Fischbach introduces Farm Bill amendment to permanently allow yearround E15

April 23, 2026 |

In Washington, biofuel associations are applauding the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15. RFA thanked the House’s E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council and supporters on both sides of the aisle for their hard work to advance this critical legislation. The association is now urging […]

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Queensland to invest $17.9M in Ampol’s renewable diesel modification

Queensland to invest $17.9M in Ampol’s renewable diesel modification

April 22, 2026 |

In Australia, the Queensland government has approved an A$25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery. The funding partnership will support the modification of Ampol’s existing diesel hydrotreater to co-process conventional diesel, with biogenic feedstocks such as waste and plant oils and animal fats, to produce renewable fuel that […]

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Essar Future Energy signs MOU with LX International for Indian SAF refinery

Essar Future Energy signs MOU with LX International for Indian SAF refinery

April 22, 2026 |

In India, Essar Future Energy Limited (EFEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LX International (LXI) to jointly advance the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) biorefinery in India. This strategic partnership establishes a comprehensive framework across feedstock sourcing, product offtake, and financing—enabling scale, security, and global market access for SAF production. […]

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Ethanol production slips to lowest since late January

Ethanol production slips to lowest since late January

April 22, 2026 |

In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to an average of 1.04 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late January and far below analysts’ estimates of between 1.09 million barrels a day and 1.122 million barrels a day. Despite the lower production volumes, stocks rose to 26.95 […]

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Indonesia consumes 3.4B liters of biodiesel so far in 2026

Indonesia consumes 3.4B liters of biodiesel so far in 2026

April 22, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Hydrocarbon Processing reports the country has consumed 3.4 billion liters of biodiesel under its current 40% blending mandate so far during this year, with the mandate set to rise to 50% on July 1, during which time there will be a three month transition period. Before the B50 mandate was set, the forecast […]

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