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“Biofuels can help close the climate protection gap in road transport,” says Elmar Baumann, Managing Director of the German Biofuel Industry Association. “The Expert Council for Climate Issues (ERK), a committee consisting of five experts, has reviewed the forecasts of the Federal Environment Agency and determined that the European climate targets for 2030 will be significantly missed. The largest share of this is transport, which falls far short of EU requirements. This threatens significant fines due to non-compliance with the targets of the EU Climate Protection Regulation. Even if Germany achieves its national climate target for 2030 in the overall calculation, the high CO2 emissions on the roads remain an unsolved problem.” An overall calculation as currently implemented in the German Climate Protection Act, where the electricity and industry sectors offset the exceedances in the transport sector, is excluded according to the requirements of the EU Climate Protection Regulation. In its current report, the ERK estimates that the ESR emission targets will be missed by 224 million tons of CO2 by 2030. Of this, the transport sector alone accounts for 167 million tons. At the same time, the Federal Environment Agency reports the share of renewable energies in transport at only 7.2 percent – the lowest of all sectors.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is considered the most effective technology for reducing aviation emissions and can reduce carbon intensity by over 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. The SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered on a unique software integration to streamline transactions involving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates. Alaska Airlines is the first airline to use the integrated solutions end-to-end. This interoperability improves efficiency, expands accessibility, and increases transparency in the SAF ecosystem. US Energy Information Administration reports that U.S. production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is significantly increasing due to new capacity coming online. U.S. Other Biofuels production, including SAF, approximately doubled between December 2024 and February 2025.
Qantas, Sydney Airport and Ampol, supported by Qantas’ SAF Coalition partners, have marked the largest ever commercial importation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Australia, with nearly two million litres of unblended SAF arriving this week.
The German Bioenergy Association (BBE) is issuing a call for papers for the 23rd International Conference “Fuels of the Future” (January 19–20, 2026, CityCube Berlin). The 2026 conference’s motto is “Turbo Ignite, Renewable Takeoff” and will bring together experts from the biofuels industry, mobility, science, and politics. For over 20 years, the event has been a central platform for international exchange on renewable mobility, innovative fuels, and their contribution to achieving climate goals.
Please find the current Call for Papers i and further information at: https://www.fuels-of-the-future.com/en/conference
The European rapeseed oil market is one of the largest vegetable oil markets worldwide and plays a crucial role in the food, feed, and bioenergy sectors. Volumes of vegetable oil-based derivatives are increasing, partly due to the growing importance of bioenergy markets such as biodiesel and bioethanol for transportation, and biogas for heating and power generation. Soybean oil is the largest derivatives market in this sector, as it is traded globally as one of the leading benchmarks in the vegetable oil sector. However, European rapeseed oil is gaining importance due to the increasing demand for biodiesel for road transport. Demand is particularly high during the colder months due to its superior performance compared to other feedstocks. https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/agriculture/2025/European-Rapeseed-Oil-Futures-Enter-the-Market-on-Strong-Biofuels-Demand.html?utm_source=barchart&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=distribution
TotalEnergies has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with HitecVision, a Norwegian investment company specializing in energy, for the sale of 50% of Polska Grupa Biogazowa (“PGB”) for an enterprise value of €190 million. With 20 units in operation and a production capacity of over 450 GWh of equivalent biomethane, PGB is the leader in biogas in Poland. Founded in 2007 and acquired by TotalEnergies in 2023, PGB operates biogas production units that generate electricity and heat through cogeneration (CHP). PGB currently has 2 plants under construction in Poland and aims to diversify into biomethane production. PGB’s goal is to reach 2 TWh of equivalent biomethane production capacity by 2030. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514237205/en/Biogas-TotalEnergies-and-HitecVision-Partner-to-Pursue-the-Development-of-Polska-Grupa-Biogazowa-in-Poland
Aduro Clean Technologies and Cleanfarms Inc. signed an MOU to collaborate on developing a commercial pathway for difficult-to-recycle agricultural plastics. They will assess the technical and commercial feasibility of Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) as a solution for chemical recycling of on-farm plastic waste like silage film and bale wrap. https://www.adurocleantech.com/
MHP has launched commercial production of liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG) and has delivered the first Ukrainian Bio-LNG to a partner in the European Union. MHP produces Bio-LNG entirely from poultry manure and other agricultural waste. The product is certified according to the ISCC EU standard and fully meets the RED II/III sustainability criteria. https://mhpglobal.uk/
Carbon Assessors has announced the launch of a price index for Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) credits—adding to its well-established Alberta TIER Index. This new index brings unprecedented transparency and reliability to the emerging Canadian clean fuels market, supporting market participants, investors, and policymakers as they navigate the transition to lower-carbon transportation fuels. https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/carbon-assessors-launches-price-index-for-canada-s-clean-fuels-market
Last Wednesday, new measures were unveiled in Parliament to help the UK establish itself as a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), driving industry growth and job creation across the country. With decarbonization a key factor in accelerating expansion plans, the government also announced an additional £400,000 in funding for manufacturers to help bring new clean fuels to market faster and accelerate the UK’s path to green flying. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-for-british-green-aviation-fuel-production-to-support-jobs-and-lift-off-emerging-industry
In the Netherlands, a new report, “Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity,” calls for a fundamental shift in how palm oil is procured. Palm oil is a highly productive crop crucial for food security and millions of smallholders. Independent smallholders produce 25-30% of global palm oil but receive inequitable value distribution, hindering their ability to invest in sustainability and leaving them with near-zero net income despite the sector’s overall profitability. https://www.solidaridadnetwork.org/
Nufarm is excited to announce its collaboration with ChrysaLabs to support the quantification of soil carbon sequestration benefits associated with Nufarm’s expansion of its Carinata production in South America. Carinata is a key crop in Nufarm’s bioenergy portfolio, delivering renewable biofuel feedstocks that enable the production of low-carbon fuels and materials for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as the aviation industry. Together, Nufarm and ChrysaLabs are pioneering an innovative approach to measuring and verifying actual soil carbon sequestration utilizing a combination of improved agricultural management practices and rotations that include Nufarm Carinata as an intermediate crop (i.e., planted in between primary crop production seasons). https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/GlobeNewswire/32374888/nufarm-and-chrysalabs-partner-to-address-barriers-in-carbon-innovation-measurement-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/
Marubeni Corporation and ExxonMobil Corporation have signed a long-term purchase agreement for approximately 250,000 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually from the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown, Texas. The plant is expected to produce near-carbon-free hydrogen with approximately 98% CO2 reduction and low-carbon ammonia. Marubeni will supply the ammonia primarily to the Kobe Power Plant (Kobe Steel). Marubeni has also agreed to acquire a stake in ExxonMobil’s low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia plant. https://www.marubeni.com/en/news/2025/release/00021.html
BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network of bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure. The facility will further establish the U.S. as a leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, support national security initiatives, boost economic opportunity, increase markets for farmers, and bring well-paying manufacturing jobs to the region. https://www.biomade.org/news/biomade-announces-mn-demo-scale-facility
After months of speculation, Raízen has announced the sale of the Leme mill in the city of the same name, São Paulo. Ferrari Agroindústria and Agromen Sementes Agrícolas acquired the facility for approximately R$ 425 million (approximately €121 million) in cash. Payment is due upon completion of the transaction. The announcement was made Monday in a statement signed by Rafael Bergman, Raízen’s CFO and Director of Investor Relations. https://globorural.globo.com/agricultura/cana/noticia/2025/05/raizen-vende-usina-de-cana-leme-por-r-425-milhoes.ghtml
Solena Materials has raised $6.7 million in seed funding, following a $4.1 million pre-seed funding round in 2022, that it will use to produce protein fibers at scale. The company uses AI techniques to custom-design fibers at the molecular level which are then produced using engineered microbes. Its AI techniques allow it to optimize performance characteristics of the fibers such as appearance, hand-feel and tensile strength, and could result in new and higher performing fashion, sports apparel, and technical textiles. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/263613/solena-raises-67m-create-next-gen-textiles/
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe has successfully completed an industrial fuel switch trial and is now producing glass packaging using biofuel in the furnace at its Knottingley, UK, plant. Funded by the UK government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio program and led by Glass Futures, the UK’s Global Centre of Excellence for glass research, development, innovation, and training, the £6 million industrial fuel switch trial brought together several manufacturers from the glass and ceramics sectors, including AGP-Europe, Encirc, O-I Glass, Pilkington UK, and DSF Refractories & Minerals. The project aimed to test the feasibility of using alternative liquid bio-based fuels in the glass melting process, with the goal of fully replacing natural gas in the furnace with lower-carbon biofuel. https://www.ardaghgroup.com/2025/ardagh-trials-lower-carbon-biofuel/
The polymer specialists of Thyssenkrupp Uhde, a subsidiary of the world’s leading chemical engineering and construction company, and Praj Industries Limited (PIL) have announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end technology for the production of polylactic acid (PLA). This strategic partnership offers a unique, seamless solution that sets them apart in the field of bioplastics. The reckless use of fossil-based plastics and their often irresponsible disposal, especially of single-use plastics (SUPs), urgently require innovative and sustainable solutions. Polylactic acid (PLA), as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, holds significant potential for promoting a circular bioeconomy. To meet this global need, PIL and UIF are leveraging their combined expertise in industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering to improve PLA technology and ensure efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable production processes. https://www.thyssenkrupp-uhde.com/en/media/press-releases/press-detail/thyssenkrupp-uhde-and-praj-industries-ltd-join-forces-to-revolutionize-polylactic-acid-production-and-circular-economy-297537