May 12, 2009

EU becomes main importer of argentine biodiesel

The EU has become the main importer of Argentine biodiesel since December, 2008, replacing the US as the sole buyer in April 2009.

The prominent companies in the sector are Renova, Ecofuel, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, and Explore.

Product News

Apr 17, 2026

EU Commission forecasts a three-year high for sunflower seed

According to the EU Commission's latest forecast, the EU-27 is expecting a sunflower seed harvest of 9.6 million tonnes in 2026. This would be up approximately 1.2 million tonnes year-on-year and represent the largest harvest in three years. The expectation is mainly based on an approximately 5 per cent expansion in EU sunflower area. In particular, in Romania, France... [Read More]

SAF News

Apr 17, 2026

Petrobas picks Honeywell technology for SAF project in Brazil

Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s ethanol-to-jet (EtJ) process technology for a new project at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), representing the first large-scale ETJ initiative in Latin America. “Honeywell has a long history of providing innovative... [Read More]

Other News

Apr 16, 2026

Biofuels Conference and SAF Summit conclude with resounding success

The annual Biofuels Conference and Expo, held alongside the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit, drew to a close yesterday after two days of lively debate, industry insight and great attendance at Brussels’ Plaza Hotel. This year’s gathering was widely regarded as one of the most successful to date, reflecting the sector’s rapid evolution and its growing importance... [Read More]

Policy News

Apr 16, 2026

Latest EU data shows bias against biofuels slowing down transport decarbonisation

The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that discourage the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions, according to an analysis of European Commission data. New figures from Eurostat’s SHARES database show that the share of renewable energy in EU road and rail transport actually decreased from... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Apr 10, 2026

EcoCeres and GDS launch first HVO-powered data centre backup pilot

EcoCeres Inc has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS), a leading developer and operator of high performance data centres in China, to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in backup power. The partnership marks one of the first applications of HVO in China’s internet data center (IDC) sector and showcases a... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Apr 9, 2026

Malaysia outlines phased expansion of national B20 biodiesel rollout

Malaysia plans to extend its palm‑based B20 biodiesel programme nationwide in stages, with the pace of implementation shaped by the sensitivity of palm oil prices relative to petroleum, according to the country’s Plantation and Commodities Minister. As the world’s second‑largest producer of palm oil, Malaysia currently applies a B10 biodiesel mandate for the transport... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Apr 9, 2026

Thailand restricts palm oil exports amid rising biodiesel demand

Thailand has moved to restrict palm oil exports as domestic demand for biodiesel surges, a trend closely linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the decision is designed to safeguard national supply and stabilise prices as consumption of biodiesel blends increases across the country. Officials explained that the geopolitical... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Apr 9, 2026

Nufarm extends SAF and RD partnership with bp

Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that supports the scalable growth of Carinata to be used as a non-food intermediate crop biofuel feedstock. Nufarm... [Read More]

SAF News

Apr 8, 2026

Southampton–London pipeline upgrade enhances SAF flow to capital airports

The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet fuel capacity and improve the resilience of supply to London’s... [Read More]

Policy News

Apr 7, 2026

ePURE urges action on European Commission’s call for use of more biofuels

The European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost energy security and reduce dependence on fossil oil is yet another reminder of the strategic importance of renewable ethanol in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate, ePURE has outlined. European ethanol biorefineries producing food, feed, fuel and... [Read More]