Onsite Carbon Capture and Storage: A Strategic Path for Ethanol Producers to Access the SAF Market

An Illinois ethanol producer engaged Geostock Sandia in the winter of 2025 to drill a 4,500-foot stratigraphic test well as part of a carbon capture and storage project. PHOTO: GEOSTOCK SANDIA

March 19, 2026

BY Sylvain Riba

Strategic Biofuels secures Class VI permit

By Strategic Biofuels

July 28, 2026

Business Carbon Capture

Strategic Biofuels has received its final Class VI Sequestration Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, marking a major milestone, significantly advancing the company’s Louisiana Green Fuels project in Caldwell Parish.

By Gevo Inc.

July 16, 2026

Business Operations Carbon Capture

Gevo Inc. on July 15 updated its recent progress on its business objectives, including those related to ethanol production, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), biogas production and plans to produce SAF.

By Gevo Inc.

June 25, 2026

Carbon Capture Business

Gevo is expanding access to its carbon abatement and carbon removal credit offering across both compliance and voluntary markets with the launch of gevocarbon.com - a new site focused on its bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project.

By Carbon Direct

June 05, 2026

Business Carbon Capture

Carbon Direct has released Sustainable Agricultural Biomass Sourcing for CDR: A Buyer's Guide — one of the first globally applicable frameworks for sourcing agricultural residues as feedstock for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects.

By Erin Krueger

March 09, 2026

Business Operations Carbon Capture

Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.

North American SAF Conference & Expo

August 25-27, 2026

GREATER TACOMA CONVENTION CENTER | TACOMA,WASHINGTON

Taking place August 25-27, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington, the North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The North American SAF Conference & Expo is designed to promote the development and adoption of practical solutions to produce SAF and decarbonize the aviation sector. Exhibitors will connect with attendees and showcase the latest technologies and services currently offered within the industry. During two days of live sessions, attendees will learn from industry experts and gain knowledge to become better informed to guide business decisions as the SAF industry continues to expand. View More

2027 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 2-4, 2027

COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA

Now in its 20th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 1000 attendees, 180 exhibitors and 100 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More

North American Biocarbon Conference

March 2-4, 2027

COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA

The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers, and equipment providers with the broader biomass, biogas, CHP, pellet, and renewable-power industries, this co-located experience creates unmatched cross-sector engagement. Attendees gain access to expanded networking opportunities, dual-track educational programming, a unified expo hall, and a broader pool of commercial partners—all designed to accelerate the deployment of biocarbon solutions, scale climate-positive markets, and strengthen the emerging carbon-removal economy across North America.View More

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

June 14-16, 2027

CHI HEALTH CENTER | OMAHA,NEBRASKA

Now in its 43rd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine —that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More

Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel

June 14-17, 2027

CHI HEALTH CENTER | OMAHA,NEBRASKA

The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. This world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.View More