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Jul 10, 2026

Growth Energy backs US penalties against Brazil for unfair trade practices

Growth Energy testified in favour of proposed penalties for Brazil’s unfair restrictions on imports of US ethanol. The US Trade Representative (USTR) is hosting a hearing on the issue following a year-long investigation into Brazil’s trade practices. Growth Energy also filed written comments earlier this month, welcoming USTR’s proposal to impose tariffs of 25 percent on all goods from...
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Policy News

Jul 10, 2026

European Parliament rejects delegated act on soybean oil – protecting the EU soy value chain

Several biofuel organisations welcomed the vote by the European Parliament adopting the Motion for a Resolution objecting to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2680, which would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. This vote sends a strong signal in favour of evidence-based policymaking and...
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SAF News

Jul 10, 2026

Topsoe and Sasol chosen as technology providers for SAF project in Canada

Topsoe and Sasol have signed a single point licensing agreement with SUSTAERO, a developer of SAF production infrastructure in Canada. Under the agreement, Topsoe and Sasol will provide its gas-to-liquid synfuels (G2LTM) technology with Topsoe’s hydrogen production, gas reforming and hydroprocessing solutions, integrated with Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch and treatment technologies. When fully operational, the facility is...
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Policy News

Jul 9, 2026

EPA finalises record renewable fuel standards for biodiesel growth

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised its Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule for 2026 and 2027, establishing the highest renewable fuel volume requirements in the programme’s history. The announcement is being viewed as one of the most significant policy developments for biodiesel, renewable diesel and broader biofuel markets in recent years. EPA...
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SAF News

Jul 9, 2026

VAROPreem completes Sunpine acquisition – boosting Europe’s renewable fuels supply chain

VAROPreem has finalised its 100% acquisition of Sunpine, the world’s largest Raw Tall Oil (RTO) biorefinery, strengthening Europe’s access to high‑quality renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels including HVO and SAF. The business will operate as VAROPreem Sunpine, integrating Sunpine’s proprietary technology and industrial scale with VAROPreem’s expanding renewable fuels operations across Europe. Located in Piteå,...
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Other News

Jul 9, 2026

Powering ahead with the newest technology

E-fuels such as power-to-liquid (PtL) sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) are attracting significant attention. The production technology exists, but barriers remain for large-scale deployment. Central to overcoming these issues is the choice of production pathway. One of the most promising is the G2L™ process, which integrates Sasol’s Fischer- Tropsch synthesis with Topsoe’s electrified reverse water-gas shift...
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Biodiesel News

Jul 8, 2026

HOPA Ports and indigenous partner revive Ontario biodiesel plant

HOPA Ports has joined forces with the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC) to restart a biodiesel production facility at the Port of Hamilton, securing the future of a key renewable fuels asset that had faced permanent closure. The plant will be operated by Biidaaban Renewable Energy, a newly established company created to bring...
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Marine Biofuels News

Jul 8, 2026

Arkas Line champions biofuels as key driver of maritime decarbonisation in the Mediterranean

Arkas Line has underlined the critical role that sustainable biofuels can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime transport across the Mediterranean, following its participation at the Mediterranean Decarbonisation Meetings in Marseille. Bringing together representatives from the public sector, private industry and financial institutions across 11 Mediterranean countries, the event focused on partnerships, investment opportunities...
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Policy News

Jul 8, 2026

EU Parliament biofuels blunder could expose EU to billions a year in sanctions

MEPs have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. Soybean cultivation is one of the world’s leading causes of deforestation and land clearance, says T&E. The decision to reverse the regulation could now see the EU liable for retaliation penalties from Indonesia...
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SAF News

Jul 7, 2026

Moeve boosts profits as sustainable aviation fuel and energy transition investments accelerate

Moeve has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, driven by robust earnings across its energy businesses and continued investment in sustainable fuels and energy transition projects. The company posted Clean CCS EBITDA of €506 million, a 34% increase on the €377 million reported in the first quarter of 2025, while...
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Bioethanol News

Jul 7, 2026

POET breaks ground on major bioethanol expansion

POET has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its Shelbyville, Indiana bioethanol facility, a project that will nearly double production capacity and create significant new demand for locally grown corn. The company describes the investment as a major step in strengthening domestic renewable fuel supply and supporting rural economies. Once completed, the plant’s...
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SAF News

Jul 7, 2026

Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa Group

Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air transport with the Lufthansa Group as part of its strategy to reduce the climate impact of business travel. The jointly agreed volume of approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of SAF enables an estimated emissions saving of around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂....
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Product News

Jul 6, 2026

German rapeseed meal exports well below the previous year’s level

German exports of rapeseed meal declined noticeably in the current crop year 2025/26 compared with the previous year. Shipments to key EU destination countries dropped significantly. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, Germany exported nearly 1.2 million tonnes of rapeseed meal from July 2025 to April 2026, representing a decline of approximately...
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Features

Jul 6, 2026

Facing the challenges in North America

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...
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Policy News

Jul 6, 2026

Duties on biodiesel imports to remain in place

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade in the UK has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. Biodiesel is commonly supplied for use as road transport fuel in the country. The TRA started its review on 6 December 2024. The review looked at whether the...
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SAF News

Jul 3, 2026

Lighthouse Green Fuels secures Seal Sands site for multi-billion pound SAF facility

Alfanar Group has confirmed a land option agreement for its Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) project at Seal Sands, Teesside — a major milestone that anchors one of the world’s largest planned Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities and the UK’s first commercial‑scale refinery since the 1960s. The agreement secures the site for a second‑generation SAF plant...
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Biodiesel News

Jul 3, 2026

HVO adoption helps Royal Mail deliver emission reductions

Royal Mail in the UK has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021, maintaining its position as the UK’s greenest parcel operator and making strong progress towards its net-zero target. Data in its latest Sustainability Report show average emissions per parcel delivered fell to 164gCO2e, down by 6% on last year. Royal Mail’s total...
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SAF News

Jul 2, 2026

Wizz Air highlights record‑low emissions intensity in sustainability report

Wizz Air has highlighted the key messages from its Financial Year 2026 (FY26) Sustainability Report, including the airline’s growing use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the financial year, Wizz Air achieved its lowest-ever carbon emissions intensity, reaching 50.6 grams of CO₂ per revenue passenger kilometre (CO₂/RPK), a 3% improvement year-on-year. In line with its...
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SAF News

Jul 2, 2026

FatHopes Energy and MotionECO sign cross‑border SAF feedstock pact targeting 200,000 MT annually

FatHopes Energy and MotionECO have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supplying more than 200,000 tonnes of sustainable biofuel feedstock per year to support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production across Asia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the MyAERO Symposium 2026 in Putrajaya, Malaysia, where industry leaders gathered to...
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Biodiesel News

Jul 2, 2026

Certas Energy reaffirms commitment to HVO transition

Certas Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with businesses on their energy transition journeys by expanding its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites. Certas Energy, the largest HVO supplier in the UK, added a number of new supply sites in the last 12 months, with Cambridge Holton Heath, Ipswich and Oban being the most recent additions. The rollout comes ahead of Road Transport Expo (RTX), the premier tradeshow...
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