In Texas, XCF Global, Inc. has entered into a binding term sheet with BGN INT US LLC to explore developing a global distribution and logistics partnership for SAF, renewable diesel and renewable naphtha. Under the term sheet, a tolling arrangement is expected to apply to XCF’s New Rise Renewables Reno (New Rise Reno) plant. XCF […]
In Brazil, Vale and Shandong Shipping Corporation have concluded an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. The agreement marks an unprecedented milestone for global iron ore transport: this is the first time in the maritime industry that ethanol will be used as the primary fuel on an ocean-going vessel. With the potential to reduce carbon […]
In Texas, Unearthed reports Diamond Green Diesel has been importing beef tallow from Brazil, and at least three of the slaughterhouses that Darling Ingredients owns and uses to supply the tallow for renewable diesel production at the DGD facility in Texas has bought cattle from farms that have illegally deforested the Amazon rainforest. The companies […]
In China, EcoCeres Inc has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS) to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a low‑carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. The partnership marks one of the first applications of HVO in China’s internet data center (IDC) sector and showcases a full circular‑economy model from […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol exports soared during the first week of April to 203,000 barrels, pushing 2026 ethanol exports to date well above those in 2025 that broke records. Supporting those strong exports are increased production, reaching 1.116 million bpd that week, 41,000 higher than the week prior and 95,000 higher than […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports the country is looking to fast track testing on blends of up to 20% biodiesel as it looks for ways to offset increased fuel costs in the wake of the war in the Middle East. At the moment, only one lab is handling testing which will take 14 months to get […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), a company focused on converting non-recyclable waste plastic into hydrogen, clean fuels and advanced materials, has received a proposed letter of intent from Mithra Energy S.A., a Poland-based energy company, regarding potential cooperation for the roll out of waste plastic to hydrogen facilities […]
In New York, The Times of Central Asia reported that Uzbekistan has announced a major step toward developing large-scale clean energy infrastructure with the signing of a binding implementation agreement for a $6.08 billion biofuel project in the Khorezm region. The Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) was signed between Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the regional […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited, a subsidiary of United Energy Group (UEG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company, Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert), and Orascom Construction SAE to explore the development of a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project in Alexandria. […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that US sustainable aviation fuel start-up Sora Fuel said it had raised $14.6 million in a funding round to scale its technology that produces jet fuel from air, water and renewable energy. Boston-based Sora Fuel said it would use the proceeds to build and operate a pilot production facility aimed […]
