Meghan Sapp

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Senior Editor at Biofuels Digest

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American Soybean Association disappointed by Senate’s proposal on 45Z tax credit

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language.
Neste and Chevron Lummus Global to develop 2G SAF conversion tech

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Finland, Neste and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) are partnering to drive innovation in renewable fuels. The companies have joined forces to develop a new technology enabling conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
OMV Petrom signs biofuel feedstock agreement with Astra Bioplant

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Romania, the Ziarul Financiar reports OMV Petrom has signed a new contract for the purchase for pre-treated waste oil, this time with the Bulgarians from Astra Bioplant, a company that makes the Bulmarket group owned by Bulgarian businessman Stanko Stankov. In June, 2024, the company signed a contract similar to Expur, the manufacturer of the Untdelemn brand.
Iberdrola lands renewable fuels of non-biological origin certificates for hydrogen

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Spain, El Economista reports Iberdrola has achieved the first certifications of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO). According to Enagas, the first hydrogen Origin Guarantees in Spain have already been issued in favor of the company. In particular, 1,369 MWh of hydrogen produced on the Barcelona Plant managed by Iberdrola have been certified.
Blue Biofuels lands new patent

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Florida, Blue Biofuels announced the issuance of a new United States patent, further strengthening the company’s expanding intellectual property portfolio. This latest patent brings the company’s total number of granted patents to seven, with an additional 25 patent applications pending. Together, they form a robust IP foundation that underscores Blue Biofuels’ commitment to safeguarding its pioneering biofuel technologies.
RNG COALITION celebrates commissioning of 500th RNG plant in North America

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In California, the RNG COALITION announced the commissioning of the 500th operational renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America. This is a significant milestone that achieves the 2025 benchmark for the industry’s Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART) initiative.
Markets eye biofuels in response to Israeli-Irani tensions

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Financial Times reports that vegetable oil prices jumped on Thursday on the back of fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate, promoting investors to look for fossil fuel alternatives. Prices were already higher due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 that were released earlier this week and provided support.
TotalEnergies and Avril to study use of intermediate crops for SAF feedstock

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In France, TotalEnergies and Avril have concluded an agreement to jointly study the development of a French sector of intermediate crops for the production of sustainable air fuels (SAF), thus helping to reduce CO 2 emissions from air transport. This agreement is part of the context of an ambitious momentum brought by the European Union, which by 2025 requires the incorporation of 2% of sustainable fuels into aviation, with a target of 70% by 2050.
ePURE members’ ethanol reduced GHG emissions 79% against fossil fuels in 2024

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In Belgium, production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members and other EU producers reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 79% compared to fossil fuels in 2024, according to newly certified data. As EU policymakers consider how best to decarbonize road transport, the new high level of GHG savings once again confirms the importance of renewable ethanol as a replacement for fossil fuel in the petrol and hybrid cars that Europeans continue to favor.
EEX successfully launches operation of France’s new biogas production certificate registry

1 week ago | biofuelsdigest.com | Meghan Sapp

In France, European Energy Exchange (EEX) successfully launched the operation of the new biogas production certificate (CPBs – Certificats de Production de Biogaz) registry in France on Monday. This initiative, mandated by the French Ministry in charge of Energy, aims to support the development of biomethane as a renewable energy source within the country.