Dec 24, 2025

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SAF News

Mar 12, 2026

Australians back locally produced sustainable aviation fuel and regional jobs

New research commissioned by Sydney Airport shows strong public support for building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, with Australians recognising the opportunity to create regional jobs, support farmers and keep more of its natural resources and manufacturing capability at home. Australia already produces many of the feedstocks needed to make SAF... [Read More]

SAF News

Mar 12, 2026

ISCC partners with OMV and Airbus to advance global SAF ecosystem

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system has joined forces with OMV and Airbus in a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of a robust global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem. This partnership brings together a leading certification body, a major energy company, and one of the world’s foremost aircraft manufacturers—an... [Read More]

Policy News

Mar 12, 2026

TRA signals negative determination in US HVO biodiesel subsidy case

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has announced its intention to issue a final negative determination in its anti‑subsidy investigation into US hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel. After reviewing comments submitted in response to its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) and considering newly available public information, the TRA has concluded that the US Blenders... [Read More]

Policy News

Mar 11, 2026

Fuel retailers urge Congress to reinstate biodiesel tax credits

Fuel retailers have reminded lawmakers that the transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is stifling demand for renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans, leading to higher fuel prices. NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centres, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Mar 11, 2026

Middle East conflict fuels biodiesel-driven palm oil demand

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has pushed crude oil prices sharply higher, with some benchmarks rising more than 25% and surpassing levels last seen in mid‑2022. This spike in energy costs is reshaping the economics of alternative fuels. As crude becomes more expensive, biodiesel producers are turning to palm oil, which is currently trading at a significant... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Mar 10, 2026

Transdev renews contract with Argent Energy to power buses with low-carbon fuel

Transdev, the north of England bus operator, has renewed its contract with renewable fuel supplier Argent Energy to continue using low carbon fuel, Dieselite® across its nine operating centres in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Argent Energy has supported Transdev since 2023, when the operator transitioned its entire diesel fleet to low-carbon fuel as part... [Read More]

Features

Mar 10, 2026

VARO becomes one of Europe’s largest feedstock co-processors

VARO Energy (VARO) recently reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding and Preem AB (Preem) through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings (CPH), in an all-cash transaction. The European Commission has approved the acquisition. Preem is one of the largest energy companies in Scandinavia. The company plays a critical... [Read More]

Biodiesel News

Mar 10, 2026

Be8 takes over operations of biodiesel plant in Brazil

Be8 has officially took over the operation of the biodiesel industrial unit in Alto Araguaia (MT). The closing of the transaction, announced in November last year, occurred after the completion of the approval stages of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). With the sixth operation in the sector, the company consolidates its leadership with about 15%... [Read More]

Other News

Mar 9, 2026

A month to go before Biofuels Conference and SAF Summit

There are five weeks to go before the annual Biofuels Conference and Expo and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit kicks off in Brussels. Biofuels International has now firmed up a list of speakers who will take to the stage at the popular annual event. The confirmed speakers include managing director of CleanMotion Advisory Cornelius Claeys, Craig Winneker from ePURE, Niels... [Read More]

Policy News

Mar 9, 2026

Shell commits to support Raízen amid financial restructuring

Shell has confirmed its commitment to inject R$3.5 billion (€577 million) into Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raízen, as the company works to stabilise its finances following a period of heavy losses and rising debt. The announcement was made by Shell’s Brazil chief executive, Cristiano Pinto da Costa. Raízen, a joint venture between Shell and Cosan, has... [Read More]