In Canada, the federal government’s decision to introduce biofuel production incentives is a significant step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and securing Canadian jobs, says Unifor. “Canada’s energy security must remain a top priority,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “By strengthening the biodiesel and renewable diesel markets, we have an opportunity to create good jobs […]
In Mexico, Energia a Debate reports governments of Mexico and Brazil signed this afternoon a Declaration of Intent for the Production and Use of Biofuels. On a working visit to Mexico, the Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckim, in conjunction with the Secretary of Energy, Luz Elena González Escobar, appointed the document at the headquarters […]
In Canada, Convertus has officially received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new biofuel facility in York Region, marking a major step forward for one of Canada’s most exciting green energy projects. With this milestone achieved, the facility is on track to meet its 2027 operational target. Convertus York will be the […]
In California, prebiotic Earth was a harsh and unstable environment, characterized by intense heat, active volcanoes and little atmosphere. How, then, did the molecular building blocks of life first form? Among chemists, it’s widely thought that one of these building blocks—a sugar known as ribose, which forms the backbone of RNA—was produced spontaneously. But a […]
In Spain, the Diario de Sevilla reports Dreexo Energy will establish a biofuel production project in Cadiz, within the fiscal area of the Free Trade Zone, in which it plans to invest approximately €27 million in the initial phase. According to the company’s plans, they will build a treatment plant to produce second-generation biodiesel specifically […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make faster, smarter decisions when sourcing marine fuels. The latest development adds biofuel availability and quality insights to the platform, helping clients navigate the energy transition with confidence. Developed by […]
In Norway, Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel. This milestone voyage proves how existing technologies and fuels can be paired to accelerate deep-sea shipping’s transition to net zero emissions. Real-time data from the voyage confirms that this dual […]
In Washington, most US biofuel production numbers are clearly on track to end the first quarter of this year in negative territory either on a quarter-over-quarter or year-over-year basis, Rystad Energy analysis suggests. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the updated statistics for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program on March 20 covering the […]
In Norway, the shipping industry’s push for net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving interest in biofuels, but high costs and limited supply remain major barriers, according to DNV’s recently released Energy-Efficiency Measures and Technologies report. The report identifies biofuels as a key compliance tool under FuelEU Maritime, which took effect in January 2025. The regulation, […]
In Costa Rica, El País reports the government will revive an old energy project to replace fossil fuels with biofuels. The initiative responds to a request to the Legislative Assembly by the country’s vice president, Stephan Brunner, to process the initiative on the energy transition of fuels presented more than a year ago. The recovery […]
