No need to worry about methanol, biodiesel, or hydrogen: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari alleviated the concerns of ethanol producers in the country, stating that they should not worry about competition from alternative biofuels such as methanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen. “All these fuels have a place in the future energy landscape, and there is sufficient room for them to coexist and grow collectively,” Gadkari said. He

Indonesia welcomes India’s invitation to join GBA

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto paid a State Visit to India from 23-26 January 2025. Both leaders underscored the critical role biofuels can play in the efforts for decarbonization of transportation and relevant sectors and recognized the importance of international collaboration in strengthening trade, research & development,

Buyofuel launches a new inventory App for biofuel industry

Buyofuel announces the launch of the Buyo Inventory App to transform biofuel inventory management. Biofuel manufacturers, suppliers, and traders face enormous challenges in managing raw material inflow, finished product outflow, production schedule, and machinery maintenance in an increasingly competitive market. Gallery Buyo Inventory App Solution minimizes such pain areas and provides a more efficient, scalable,

Telangana government exploring introduction of ethanol policy

In order to satisfy the concerns of farmers and the ethanol business, the Telangana government is looking into the potential of implementing an ethanol policy. The Telangana Rythu Commission and the industries department recently heard concerns from representatives of the ethanol industry. Ethanol laws have already been implemented in a number of Indian states to

OMV and Airbus collaborate to drive aviation decarbonisation

OMV and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the decarbonisation of the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).The partnership aims to support the reduction of CO2 emissions in the aviation sector, with SAF playing a pivotal role in achieving the goal of net carbon neutrality by 2050.OMV and Airbus will explore

Biofuel can deliver significant GHG emissions reductions: DNV

According to DNV’s latest white paper, “Biofuels in Shipping,” key biofuels like FAME and HVO have great potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting compliance with maritime regulations, but their benefits to the industry could be constrained by limited supply in the future. With biofuel use expected to increase, the paper also highlights the

Bayer and Neste to collaborate on developing feedstocks for renewable fuels

In Germany, Bayer and Neste announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products like biofuels.  Within the collaboration, the companies are going to develop a winter canola ecosystem in the Southern Great Plains of the US, including product development and additional collaborations

Green hydrogen and biofuels will enhance energy security: Hardeep Singh Puri

According to Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, India has reached a 19% biofuel blending rate and is expected to reach its 20% goal before its October 2025 deadline. By 2030, the original goal was 20% mixing. Speaking at Mangaluru Lit Fest on “energy for survival-security and climate,” he stated, “We

Universal Biofuels delivers biodiesel to three OMCs

In India, the Universal Biofuels subsidiary of Aemetis in India successfully completed delivery of $103 million of biodiesel to the three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under cost-plus supply agreements for the one-year marketing period ending September 30, 2024. Aemetis recently received an initial $58 million of new allocations from OMCs for biodiesel supply in the

Volvo switches to HVO biofuel

Volvo Group Australia has announced that all Volvo and Mack trucks produced at the company’s Wacol facility will be filled with hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO100) instead of diesel fuel from December this year. HVO100 is a renewable and sustainable synthetic fuel made from vetted waste vegetable oils and animal fats. It has a low carbon