The USGBC joined the USDA’s delegation for its Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the goal of expanding U.S. export opportunities for feed grains, biofuels and other agricultural goods.
Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division, and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial scale ethanol to jet (EtJ) SAF facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore.
The Idaho National Laboratory is collaborating with Terragia Biofuel Inc. to use preprocessing technologies at the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) as the company evaluates its new biomass conversion technology.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council welcomed more than 150 buyers from Mexico and Latin America to Cartagena, Colombia for Grain to Gain, a conference sharing the nutritional and financial benefits of U.S. corn, sorghum and their co-products.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center are developing toolkits for investigating microbial DNA to identify and tweak genes that can boost production of biofuels and plant-based chemicals.
Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, microplastics, and acrylic paint more sustainable through biomanufacturing.
Praj Industries has successfully demonstrated its ethanol-to-jet (EtJ) process utilizing Axens Jetanol technology at its fully integrated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at Praj Matrix, its R&D center.
The March issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on ethanol distillation, dehydration and evaporation; the potential market for marine biofuels; and U.S. EPA compliance for corn kernel fiber ethanol production.
At PNNL, AI is accelerating the US bioeconomy
By Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
February 11, 2026
PNNL researchers are using AI to help accurately predicting how organisms’ characteristics respond to not only their genes, but also their environments (a nascent field called “predictive phenomics”).
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor discusses the organization's 2025 achievements and looks forward to what's to come in 2026.
Biomass Magazine announced the general session speakers for the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The general session will be held Wed., April 1, and will feature the presentation of three industry awards, a keynote presentation, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion focused on biochar and biocarbon market development.
California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) on Feb. 3 announced the completion of an independent engineering report for Sugar Valley Energy, prepared by Black & Veatch, that provides third-party validation of the project’s design, cost, and other factors.
How Whole-Plant Thinking Scores Big on Low Carbon Intensity
South Dakota Mines is partnering with Idaho National Laboratory on two-year project focused on improving biomass drying. The project combines advanced AI developed by Mines with cutting-edge research at INL.
Andrea Kent, past president and board director of Renewable Industries Canada, highlights the need for strong biofuel policy on both sides of the border.
Global maritime shippers, new stakeholder groups and cutting-edge engine makers are realizing ethanol-based marine opportunities.
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches for 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo
By Biomass Magazine Staff
February 09, 2026
Biomass Magazine and BBI International are encouraging industry professionals to take advantage of early bird registration for the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo is available through March 4, offering significant savings on full-conference passes for North America’s largest gathering of biomass industry stakeholders.
The DOE on Feb. 3 announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee, a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges.
Western Plains Energy boasts the country’s first Whitefox ICE XL membrane dehydration system, serving as a showcase for energy efficiency and integration.
LanzaTech Global Inc. has announced Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside as the intended location for its pioneering DRAGON II project—a £600 million investment to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel at scale.
A former U.S. EPA inspector explains how and why corn kernel fiber D3 RIN producers should prepare for potential inspections.
During its first quarter meeting, the American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors elected its 2026 officers who also comprise the organization’s executive committee.
How a hands-on approach to DD&E improvement helps ethanol producers reach new production highs.
Green Plains Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 5, reporting improved earnings, strong operations, expanded ethanol production capacity, and progress with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) initiatives.
Growth Energy on Feb. 5called on lawmakers to act swiftly on E15 following another disappointing farm income forecast from the USDA. Adoption of year-round E15 could boost demand for corn by up to 2.4 billon bushels.
Renewable fuel producers are ready, willing and able; need policy certainty and new tools to unlock next wave of growth
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
February 05, 2026
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw told attendees at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit that America’s ethanol and biodiesel producers are “ready, willing, and able” to meet demand.
Forty farm and agricultural groups, and growing, on Feb. 5 launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up significantly during the second half of December. Ethanol sales for the full month were downs slightly when compared to the same period of 2024.
Fluid Quip Technologies has been selected as the primary engineering and technology partner for the design, engineering and construction of a new greenfield ethanol facility at Chief Ethanol – Hastings.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 14% the week ending Jan. 30, falling to the lowest level reported since April 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports were up 38%.
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