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It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there is no room to slow down. Yet, for many ship owners and operators, the path to meaningful emissions reduction is not straightforward. There remains…
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The current oil crisis is accelerating the urgency to address a long-recognised energy challenge of providing reliable biofuel alternatives at scale. The Strait of Hormuz conflict has caused Brent crude prices to surge—with a staggering 65% jump in March 2026 and prices peaking at nearly $128 (€112) a barrel in April and markets remain volatile today. Biofuels need another source of feedstock…
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Asia’s biofuel sector is undergoing a period of rapid change, driven by decarbonisation commitments, energy security concerns and the desire to build new industrial capabilities. While Asia is often discussed as a single market, the reality is far more nuanced. Indonesia and Malaysia continue to anchor their strategies in palm oil; Singapore has become the region’s renewable diesel and SAF…
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Biofuels are no longer only a question of production capacity; their success increasingly depends on what happens next, when cleaner fuels enter the real world of tanks, deliveries, customers and daily planning decisions. Where operations decide the outcome Imagine the moment when a cleaner fuel has already done the hard part. It has been produced, certified, transported and sold as part of a…
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In the past decade, there has been a lot of technological advancements in motor vehicles that run on renewable energy sources. The increasing threat of fossil fuel depletion coupled with the need to maintain renewable sources continues to push for the demand for biofuel. We live in a world where the global market for biofuels and renewable sources continues to grow in order to maintain the…
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Asia’s development potential as a biofuels production resource continues to grow, driven by ambitious energy transition objectives and equally bold net zero targets. While hugely diverse and progressive, however, the region could never be termed a risk-free, or even low-risk, investment environment. There is, nevertheless, much to recommend it as a focus for advancing renewable fuels…
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An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company in the UK has enabled biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use. The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi and Professor Benjamin Buckley, have developed a process that converts crude glycerol – a low-value byproduct of the…
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The bioethanol industry in North America has long been intertwined with the region’s agricultural strength, energy policy and environmental ambitions. In recent years, however, the sector has found itself operating in a far more complex environment. High global energy prices, driven by supply disruptions, geopolitical instability and fluctuating crude oil markets, have reshaped the…
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When the aviation industry talks about cutting carbon, the conversation inevitably turns to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Long seen as one of the most promising routes to decarbonising flight, SAF has historically struggled with scalability, cost and complexity. However, in a lab at the University of Alberta, a young researcher believes those barriers are finally beginning to fall. The…
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The bioethanol industry in North America has long been intertwined with the region’s agricultural strength, energy policy and environmental ambitions. In recent years, however, the sector has found itself operating in a far more complex environment. High global energy prices, driven by supply disruptions, geopolitical instability and fluctuating crude oil markets, have reshaped the competitive…
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This has been a challenging year for the US biodiesel industry with domestic production running about 70% down on 2024 levels, albeit with some upsides for producers to celebrate concerning the sector’s longer-term future. Tax changes and policy uncertainties are seen by industry leaders as making life difficult for producers, especially small ones, particularly due to the switch from the…
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AmafilterR, part of Filtration Group, continues to strengthen its role in delivering dependable filtration technologies to the biofuels sector. As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions accelerate and sustainability regulations expand, the biofuels industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Producers are increasingly working with diverse and challenging feedstocks, including used cooking…
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Across North America, biodiesel mandates have become a key tool for governments seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and support rural economies. These rules require a minimum share of biodiesel or renewable diesel to be blended into conventional diesel supplies, creating a guaranteed market for low-carbon fuels. Yet, despite their apparent simplicity, biodiesel…
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