Category: Biofuels

At ABLC 2025, significant discussions and presentations highlighted the progress, challenges, and future potential of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Here’s a summary of what was learned: Growing Recognition of SAF’s Importance and Market Potential: • SAF is increasingly recognized as crucial for decarbonizing the aviation sector, which is considered a “hard-to-abate” area of transportation. • The...

At ABLC 2025, we learned about progress in several new and emerging technologies in the bioeconomy. These span various feedstocks and conversion pathways, with a strong emphasis on producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. Here are some key takeaways: • Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Green Methanol: CRI, although in business for almost 20 years, is presented...

At ABLC 2025, several key aspects of progress and opportunities related to hydrogen were discussed. • Green Hydrogen Production and Project Development: Aerial Green has a dedicated focus on bio conversion and hydrogen. They supported a green hydrogen project utilizing SOEC technology by developing the feed package and managing the FEL (Front-End Loading) stages to de-risk...

At ABLC 2025, there were several discussions highlighting progress and opportunities in the realm of renewable chemicals and materials. • Diversification beyond Fuels: Several companies and initiatives emphasized the importance of producing a range of products, including chemicals and materials, alongside or instead of just biofuels. This diversification is seen as a way to enhance economic...

Based on the sources from ABLC 2025, there were significant discussions and insights into the progress of feedstock development for the bioeconomy. Here’s a summary of what we learned: • Diverse Range of Feedstocks Explored: The discussions highlighted a wide array of potential feedstocks beyond traditional sources. These include: ◦ Woody Biomass: This was a prominent topic,...

At ABLC 2025, discussions touched upon various aspects of the bioeconomy and sustainable fuels and chemicals development in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Latin America. Here’s what we learned: Europe: • Europe is considered an easier regulatory environment for co-processing of pyrolysis oil, primarily due to differences in carbon 14 testing requirements compared to the US....

At ABLC 2025, there was significant discussion regarding tax credits, mandates, subsidies, and incentives as crucial policy mechanisms for advancing the bioeconomy and sustainable fuels and chemicals. Here’s a breakdown of what was learned: Tax Credits: • The 45Z Production Tax Credit (PTC) from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which went into effect on January 1, 2025, was a...

In Denmark, Danish Shipping has launched its recommendations following a summit in Copenhagen attended by representatives from shipping companies, fuel producers, and government authorities. The entity noted that Danish shipping companies are ready to invest in new vessels and green fuels, yet they expect to predominantly operate on green fuels only after 2035.  “We face...

In Washington D.C., Growth Energy, the US’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed John Deere as its newest member.  Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor, said: “John Deere’s decades of experience providing renewable fuel-compatible solutions to their customers demonstrates their commitment to a vibrant rural economy, and their membership at Growth Energy underscores the strong connection between...