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EPA exempted 29 small refineries from retiring 1.76 billion RINs for 2025 RFS compliance and delayed the compliance date to October 1. Clean Fuels expressed disappointment, stating the exemptions undercut biofuel production despite promises to restore RINs in 2026-2027.
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Topsoe has signed a contract with Uniper to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the NorthStarH2 e-methanol project in Östersund, Northern Sweden. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce around 115,000 tons of e-methanol annually, with a final investment decision (FID) expected in 2028.
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Ubrabio held the VII Biodiesel Week in Brasília, discussing the transition to B20 and B25 blends. The event highlighted the biodiesel sector's role in national development, with a test program concluding in February 2027.
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Glycerin, a biodiesel byproduct, is now a key asset in Brazil's biofuel chain, boosting exports and lowering fuel costs. Brazil exported $460 million in glycerin last year, aiming for nearly $1 billion this year, with China as the main destination.
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DNV's 10th Maritime Forecast to 2050 states that regulatory uncertainty pressures shipowners to adopt fleet strategies viable across multiple scenarios. It projects shipping demand for low-GHG fuels at 4–22 Mtoe by 2030 and 33–185 Mtoe by 2050, noting that stronger global regulation could reduce fleet energy consumption by up to 25% by 2050.
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Australia's 2026 NGER Scheme updates recognize ISCC PLUS Sustainability Declarations as eligible certificates for reporting Scope 1 emissions benefits of co-processed liquid fuels. This applies during the transition period for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 reporting years, linking existing certification to regulatory emissions reporting.
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RSB is releasing an API integration for its Book & Claim Registry to streamline sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) attribute management. The API connects external platforms to the registry, automating inventory synchronization and bulk retirements to reduce manual errors while maintaining traceability and audit defensibility for SAF claims.
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Bioenergy Australia welcomes the release of the National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy, which aims to grow Australia's feedstock and low-carbon fuels industries. The strategy provides national direction to unlock production, mobilisation, and investment for a competitive and sustainable feedstock industry.
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US sustainable aviation fuel production relies on corn and soy, with the HEFA pathway currently dominant. As feedstock abundance increases, independent certification and verifiable sustainability claims become critical for market entry and supplier selection.
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EcoCeres will exhibit its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) solutions at China TransPo 2026 in Beijing from 26–28 August 2026. The company claims its solutions can reduce lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 94.4% to support transport decarbonization.
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P2X Solutions will supply synthetic methane to Avanca/Alternoil starting October 2026. The partnership targets a tenfold volume increase and focuses on e-LNG for heavy-duty trucks across Germany.
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RSB's Preliminary Certification Framework allows early-stage SAF projects to assess supply chain risks before commercial operation. This is particularly valuable in India's rapidly scaling SAF sector, where unresolved certification risks can delay offtake contracts and increase financing costs.
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Syzygy Plasmonics announced a framework agreement with IFC to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects in Latin America. The first project, NovaSAF-1 in Uruguay, aims to demonstrate Syzygy's light-driven technology using renewable electricity and biogas.
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Cosmo Energy Holdings will host a clean campaign in Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, on September 26, 2026, featuring beach cleanup, an upcycling workshop, and a talk show. The event, co-hosted by TOKYO FM, aims to educate participants on wind power, sustainable aviation fuel, and resource recycling.
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Waterborne petroleum shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the West Coast more than quadrupled year-on-year in April and May following a Jones Act waiver. Shipments to the East Coast also hit a record 1.2 million b/d in April, driven by increased crude and refined product flows.
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The Australian Government released two consultation papers on a low carbon liquid fuels demand measure and fuel security. The Low Carbon Fuels Alliance of Australia and New Zealand stated these steps aim to provide investor certainty and support domestic LCLF industry growth.
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An independent legal assessment concludes that ISCC certification, labels, and claims comply with the EU EmpCo Directive and German UWG amendments. The review confirms that ISCC meets legal requirements for certification schemes, including independent verification and transparent eligibility criteria.
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Macauba, a native Brazilian palm, is emerging as a commercial biofuel feedstock with large-scale investments underway. Its dual-oil yield and whole-fruit utilization offer potential sustainability benefits, though independent verification of land-use and environmental claims remains pending.
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ISCC EU is now an eligible certification scheme under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). This allows companies to use ISCC EU certification for LCFS compliance, with requirements phasing in from 2028.
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GlobalData projects North America will account for over one third of global sustainable aviation fuel production capacity by 2030, driven by standalone renewable refineries and policy support. Most upcoming projects in the US and Canada remain in feasibility or approval stages, indicating a strong long-term pipeline yet to enter construction.
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A benchmark commissioned by WWF Germany found that ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS with the EUDR add-on achieved the highest rating for EUDR readiness, deforestation-free sourcing, and governance. The study notes that ISCC standards also address conversion-free requirements beyond the EUDR’s 2020 deforestation cut-off date.
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Envision Energy and Sasol announced a collaboration to design a potential green hydrogen system at Sasolburg, South Africa. The study, expected to finish later in 2026, will evaluate integrating renewables, storage, and electrolyzers to support lower-carbon fuels and chemicals.
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Aether Fuels announced the formation of an inaugural Advisory Board comprising five leaders from aviation, energy, climate policy, finance, and strategy. The board will provide strategic guidance as the company advances the commercialisation of its Aurora TM technology and global projects like Project Beacon.
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Aether Fuels announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board on August 6, 2026, to guide the commercialization of its Aurora technology and sustainable aviation fuel projects. The board comprises five leaders with expertise in aviation, energy, climate policy, finance, and project development.
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Infinium and American Airlines announced the first commercial passenger flight using electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) in the U.S. The fuel, produced at Infinium’s Pathfinder facility, was blended with conventional jet fuel and certified to ASTM JetA specifications for the Corpus Christi to Dallas Fort Worth flight.
Why it matters:First commercial eSAF flight validates drop-in compatibility but relies on company claims for emission reductions and future capacity.
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Montana Renewables will supply up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF annually to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport via its Shell offtake agreement. The company began supplying SAF to the airport in 2024, including fuel used in Delta Air Lines' first commercial camelina SAF flight in North America.
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Air Canada and Airbus announced a jointly funded platform to invest up to CAN$13.7 million in Canadian sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative aims to accelerate a SAF project toward Final Investment Decision and stimulate domestic demand via Air Canada's Leave Less Travel Program.
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Enilive is acquiring the OIL! network of approximately 320 stations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark. The company states this move aims to accelerate HVO100 expansion by leveraging existing infrastructure for renewable fuel distribution.
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India's SAF blending requirements target international flights, making RSB CORSIA certification the primary scheme for Indian producers. RSB's suite of schemes, including EU RED and UK RTFO recognition, determines market access based on fuel destination and buyer obligations.
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Cosmo Oil Marketing was selected for Tokyo's emergency domestic SAF promotion project, following its 2026 selection for the city's SAF utilization promotion project. The SAF is Japan's first large-scale domestic production, manufactured by SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and supplied to Haneda Airport airlines since 2025.
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Synhelion was selected for funding under Germany's Produktives.NRW program to build a commercial demonstration plant for renewable synthetic fuels in Jülich. The project is one of nine selected in the fourth round, supported by approximately EUR 90 million in EU Just Transition Fund resources.
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Clean Fuels Alliance America states that the 2026-2027 RFS rule is driving rural economic growth. It cites June 2026 production records, high domestic capacity utilization, and new oilseed processing investments as evidence of industry response.
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Repsol says it will supply more than 52,000 litres of its renewable Diésel Nexa for vehicles supporting La Oreja de Van Gogh's 2026 tour in Spain. The agreement is a downstream fuel supply commitment. The company's estimated emissions savings are claims in the source, rather than measured results reported by FuelScope.
Why it matters:A concrete renewable diesel end-use agreement from a Spanish primary source, with supply commitments distinguished from actual deliveries.
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Neste is supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the Tara Ocean Foundation's Tara Polar Station for its first 18-month drift expedition to the Central Arctic Ocean in 2026-2027. The renewable diesel, which replaced fossil fuel in the station's energy systems, was loaded in the Netherlands to support scientific research on climate change impacts.
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India is scaling sustainable aviation fuel capacity against indicative blending targets of 1% in 2027 and 5% by 2030. The article argues that rigorous certification, such as RSB’s Principles and Criteria, functions as a commercial instrument for managing risk and building long-term asset resilience rather than merely a compliance cost.
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Jet Zero and Silvo Plus appeared in a 9-minute ABC Landline segment. The program highlighted integrating pongamia into Australian grazing landscapes to produce renewable aviation fuels while improving livestock productivity and drought resilience.
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Neste posted comparable EBITDA of EUR 1,203 million in Q2 2026, an all-time high driven by record renewable diesel margins and wide refining spreads. The company attributes performance to Middle East supply shocks and supportive regulatory mandates in Europe and the US.
Why it matters:Neste's record Q2 2026 results highlight the financial impact of geopolitical supply shocks and regulatory mandates on renewable fuel margins.
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Velocys argues the sustainable aviation fuel market is shifting from ambition to deliverability, with projects judged by financing, construction, and operation. The UK's July 2026 SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism strategy targets up to 230 kt/yr capacity, emphasizing first-of-a-kind production and value for money.
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ARENA has allocated $32 million in conditional funding to HAMR Energy for a biomass-to-fuel supply chain project in Victoria and South Australia. The initiative aims to convert forestry byproducts into sustainable aviation fuel, potentially displacing 140 million litres of fossil jet fuel annually.
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India's SAF sector is scaling rapidly, with blending targets set for 2027-2030 and significant biomass feedstock availability. However, the article argues that feedstock credibility and certification, rather than raw material scarcity, are the primary barriers to unlocking the market.
