Industrial Ethanol Received First Recycled Carbon Certification
New certification for recycled ethanol creates a supply chain for sustainable fuels in the EU and UK.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology has secured the first global ISCC EU certification for ethanol produced from industrial off-gases. This milestone allows the fuel to be sold as recycled carbon fuel within the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
This certification enables the conversion of industrial waste gases into usable fuel, helping integrate recycled carbon into existing transport energy supplies. It establishes a pathway for sustainable fuel production used in marine, road, and aviation industries.
The certification, verified by SCS Global Services, represents the first of its kind for the recycled carbon fuel sector. It authorizes the sale of ethanol produced from industrial off-gases.
The players
Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology
A subsidiary of Beijing Shougang LanzaTech that captures industrial off-gases to produce ethanol.
SCS Global Services
An international auditing and certification firm that verified the ethanol production process.
The details
Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology, a subsidiary of Beijing Shougang LanzaTech, captures industrial off-gases to manufacture ethanol. Through the ISCC EU process, this production method is verified as a legitimate recycled carbon fuel source. Once certified, the ethanol acts as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, as well as a fuel component for marine and road transportation sectors.
Timeline
September 25, 2026, marks the publication date of this certification.
The Home Front
The automotive industry is increasingly shifting toward recycled and non-traditional fuel sources to meet tightening emissions standards. This development integrates recycled carbon fuels into the broader regulatory framework governing sustainable energy.
As sustainable fuel production scales, homeowners may see these recycled carbon fuels integrated into regional transport and aviation supplies. Monitor your local energy providers for information on renewable fuel initiatives in your area.
The takeaway
This certification standardizes the use of industrial waste as a clean energy source for global transport. Keep an eye on how these recycled fuel technologies continue to influence the sustainability of your future travel and transit options.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of sustainable transport in our Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Biofuelsdigest.
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