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... [Read More]

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts regarding imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. This transition review was initiated on 6 December 2024. It examined the existing countervailing duties and considered the product scope. The TRA has recommended updating the product description to exclude sustainable aviation fuel. The... [Read More]

POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has unveiled ambitious plans to double ethanol production at its Shelbyville, Indiana bioprocessing plant. The expansion will see output at the facility grow from 98 million to 193 million gallons of bioethanol annually, boosting the production of key coproducts such as dried distillers grains and corn oil. Construction... [Read More]

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has announces changes to its senior leadership team. Roeland Baan has informed the board of directors of Topsoe A/S of his decision to step down as president and CEO of Topsoe effective 31 May. The board has appointed Elena Scaltritti, current chief commercial officer,... [Read More]

Crop plants were grown on just over 1.2 billion hectares worldwide in 2024. These include grain, oilseeds, protein, sugar and fibre plants, as well as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The largest share was used directly or indirectly, via livestock feed, for human nutrition. The cultivation of feedstocks for biofuel production accounted for only about 7% of the cultivated... [Read More]

As stricter fuel regulations and pressures intensify for a solution to the rising greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must comply. Cashew Nut Liquid (CNSL) is a byproduct of cashew processing and presents as a promising solution for renewable marine fuel. This piece  has been put together by Dr Raj Shah, Haile Mistry, Mathew Roshan and Gavin Thomas This... [Read More]

MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM has signed a binding agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Ballestra Group, a global leader in the licensing, design and engineering of processing plants, as well as the supply of proprietary technologies and equipment for the chemical industry. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Milan, Ballestra is the holding of a group... [Read More]

Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel to the mining company's operations in Minas Gerais. The agreement involves the supply of S10 diesel, produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the mandatory biodiesel component, currently at 15%. The agreement also foresees opportunities for low-carbon business development, such as the possibility... [Read More]

Corteva Inc. and bp have announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). Etlas will harness both Corteva’s century-long expertise in seed technology to develop crops ideally... [Read More]

The EU remains the world's largest producer and consumer of rapeseed oil. China follows, unable to meet its demand entirely from domestic production and, therefore, having to rely on imports. However, imports have become more difficult due to the trade dispute with Canada. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates global rapeseed oil output in the 2025/26 crop... [Read More]