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Korean researchers develop automated genome engineering platform for microbial performance

Korean researchers develop automated genome engineering platform for microbial performance

July 14, 2026 |

In South Korea, microorganisms are increasingly being engineered to manufacture valuable compounds ranging from medicines and food ingredients to biofuels and industrial chemicals. However, turning microbes into efficient production platforms requires extensive strain optimization. Finding the right genetic changes to transform an ordinary microbe into a high-performing producer remains a major challenge, as beneficial genetic […]

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Brazil boosts ethanol blend to 32% for six months

Brazil boosts ethanol blend to 32% for six months

July 14, 2026 |

In Brazil, Valor Economico reports the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved on Tuesday a resolution that temporarily raises to 32% (E32) from 30% the mandatory percentage of the mixture of anhydrous ethanol added to gasoline marketed throughout the country. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the measure will have 180 days, […]

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Greening launches Spanish biomethane platform TWiNE

Greening launches Spanish biomethane platform TWiNE

July 13, 2026 |

In Spain, Greening launched its new platform TWiNE, dedicated to the integrated development of biomethane projects in Spain. Through this initiative, the company expands its activity into renewable gases, a technology set to play a key role in decarbonization, the circular economy, and Europe’s energy security. TWiNE was created to transform organic and agricultural waste […]

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Eni to power BMW’s Italian fleet with 100% HVO

Eni to power BMW’s Italian fleet with 100% HVO

July 13, 2026 |

In Italy, Eni and BMW Group announce an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a diesel biofuel that is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks by Enilive. The BMW Group considers 100% pure HVO as an important solution towards an “Eligible Fuels only-fleet” for its customers, […]

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Moeve and Exolum land $119.5M to develop marine transport hub for 2G biofuels

Moeve and Exolum land $119.5M to develop marine transport hub for 2G biofuels

July 13, 2026 |

In Spain, Moeve and Exolum, through their joint venture Terminal Puerto Tartessos, have secured financing from BBVA and Kutxabank to support the development of Muelle Sur, a strategic logistics and maritime transport hub located at the Port of Huelva. The facility – already more than halfway through construction – will become one of the main […]

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Elevion acquires 100% stake in BTS Holdings Italy

Elevion acquires 100% stake in BTS Holdings Italy

July 13, 2026 |

In Italy, Elevion Group B.V. and American BTS Bioenergy Europe LLC regarding the acquisition of a 100% stake in the Italian company BTS Holdings Italy SRL. BTS Biogas, in which BTS Holdings holds a 100% stake, provides EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) and O&M (operation and maintenance) services for biogas and biomethane plants. The closing of […]

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CMA CGM NOTRE DAME bunkers bio-LNG in Rotterdam for first time

CMA CGM NOTRE DAME bunkers bio-LNG in Rotterdam for first time

July 13, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, CMA CGM NOTRE DAME received its first bunkering operation in Rotterdam, taking on 11,125 m³ of bio-LNG produced in Europe from biomethane derived from agricultural and organic waste. The bio-LNG was supplied by TotalEnergies’ LNG bunkering vessel. Commissioned in May 2026 and sailing under the French flag, the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME […]

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Ethanol stocks fall to lowest level of 2026

Ethanol stocks fall to lowest level of 2026

July 13, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Agency reports ethanol inventories dropped to 23.928 million barrels last week, the lowest level since early January. Stocks fell by 762,000 barrels from the previous week and were slightly below year-ago levels, indicating continued strong domestic demand. Ethanol production averaged 1.093 million barrels per day, down from […]

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Next Phase Capital leads $3.85M investment in Forge Industries

Next Phase Capital leads $3.85M investment in Forge Industries

July 13, 2026 |

In Nevada, Growth investment firm Next Phase Capital recently announced an investment in Forge Industries. Next Phase Capital co-led the $3.85 million funding round alongside 8090 Industries, with the two contributing the majority of new capital raised. The funding will support the development of Forge’s first U.S. biofuel facility outside of Las Vegas this year. Founded […]

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FUELGAE successfully completes second algae-based fuels research period

FUELGAE successfully completes second algae-based fuels research period

July 13, 2026 |

In Austria, FUELGAE has successfully completed its second period, achieving major progress in developing innovative, sustainable biofuel solutions for transportation. The project is driving forward low-carbon fuel production pathways by integrating microalgae cultivation, CO₂ capture, and advanced biofuel conversion technologies.  FUELGAE entered its development phase, transitioning from early-stage research to demonstration, validation, and exploitation of […]

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