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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]