Shifts in U.S. energy and economic policy are prompting new conversations — and a growing need for clarity — about how these changes influence fuels and technologies used in transportation, agriculture, construction and power generation. To help unpack these developments, the Engine Technology Forum will host a webinar titled “Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Energy and
Scaling up biofuels, hydrogen and synthetic fuels is essential for meeting rising global energy needs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Twenty-three nations — with Italy, Japan, India and Brazil at the forefront — have pledged to increase sustainable fuel production and use fourfold by 2035. Achieving this objective will require interoperable standards, strong investment, coordinated
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a trilogy of decisions for the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in recent months that represents some of the most significant regulatory developments for biomass-based diesel in the program’s history. The vast majority of biomass-based diesel produced in the U.S. and used to comply with the RFS is
Some farmers are saying the market for their soybeans remains unstable because of the ongoing trade negotiations. One sign of their anxiety is that they are renting a record amount of storage space for their soybeans, hoping to weather out the current crisis, according to the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. “I’m hoping that
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United Waterways currently manages more than 100 river vessels and can deliver a newbuild within roughly two years, provided it is secured under a 10-year (or longer) charter. “We provide white-label services. You bring the customer base, and we supply the ships, the infrastructure, and the operations behind the scenes — and you appear as
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The U.S. soybean market is gaining momentum, driven by a bullish combination of renewed purchase commitments from China—following recent trade negotiations—and rapidly expanding domestic crush capacity. Together, these forces have analysts watching for a potential breakout. According to University of Minnesota (UMn) grain market economist Ed Usset, the latest report from the National Oilseed Processors
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been extraordinarily active on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) front over the summer and early fall of 2025. Since June, the agency has released three pivotal decisions that collectively are likely to alter the trajectory of the biomass-based diesel industry in the U.S. The vast majority of biomass-based
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The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) has released its agenda for the 2nd Annual GLASS Meeting, taking place on December 3rd & 4th at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year’s program brings together farmers, agribusinesses, transportation leaders, and more to explore the innovations and partnerships shaping agricultural logistics in the Midwest. Agenda
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A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers is urging the Treasury Department to move quickly in finalizing clean fuel production rules, pressing the agency to resolve outstanding issues tied to the GOP tax law enacted in July that directly affect the biofuels industry. The letter — led by Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) and endorsed by more
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Neste Corp. announced Oct. 23 that it has expanded its partnership with United Airlines to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three additional major U.S. airports. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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