Universal Fuel Technologies’ (Unifuel) Ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced via the company’s Flexiforming technology has been accepted into the ASTM D4054 Clearinghouse, which supports the technical evaluation of new aviation fuels, for qualification. This acceptance positions Unifuel among an exclusive group of companies advancing toward ASTM... [Read More]

The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would... [Read More]

According to estimates by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), global trade in soybean meal will likely continue to increase for the third consecutive year in 2025/26, driven by ample feedstock supply and rising demand. The currently projected 82 million tonnes would mark the third record volume in a row, although growth is expected to slow somewhat compared to the... [Read More]

The Tank Museum in Dorset, UK, has announced that its popular M548 troop carrier rides will continue to run on renewable diesel. The M548 troop carrier rides – which run throughout the day during school holidays – clock up the highest mileage of any of its historic vehicles, using about 20 litres of fuel a day. The switch to renewable diesel will reduce the carbon... [Read More]

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies are advancing rapidly, though their readiness and cost-effectiveness vary widely. Among the most mature and commercially viable options is the HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) process, which converts lipid-based feedstocks into SAF. This method, originally adapted from oil and gas refining, has its roots in renewable... [Read More]

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines. Senior executives from both institutions attended the ceremony, and the signed memorandum was considered a strategic step toward a sustainability-focused transformation in the energy and aviation sectors. Speaking... [Read More]

American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings issued a statement after the announcement from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the backlog of nearly 200 small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). He said: “EPA appears to be carefully trying to balance the recent case law and the RFS statute when it comes... [Read More]

Following the WTO’s ruling against the European Union’s tariffs on Indonesian palm oil, GAPKI chairman Eddy Martono issued the following statement. He said: “GAPKI welcomes the WTO Dispute Panel's clear ruling against the European Union, which found that the European Union's countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel were simply wrong. “Unfortunately, this... [Read More]

EWABA has been advocating for a proper and timely launch of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) to contribute to sustainability and traceability of EU biofuels in order to prevent fraudulent imports. EWABA members are well advanced in testing the UDB environment with the second technical pilot involving biodiesel producers and waste collectors completed. EWABA confirmed... [Read More]

DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 metric tons of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely Seoul Incheon... [Read More]