The evolving landscape of enzymatic biodiesel production

The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions.
In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which has already seen major market evolution and technological progress.
The directive sets binding renewable energy targets for 2030: 42.5% overall, and either 29% for transport energy or a 14.5% reduction in transport greenhouse gas intensity.
To meet these targets, palm oil-based biodiesel is excluded from target calculations, while biodiesel from selected waste and residue sources is granted double-counting (that is, 1 kg of biodiesel produced from waste counts as 2 kg), effectively providing a multiplier effect.
Globally, the integration of biodiesel into conventional diesel is increasing.

Mandates

A prime example is Indonesia, which has recently implemented a nationwide B40 mandate, requiring a 40% biodiesel blend in diesel fuel.
This rapid progression from the previous B35 standard marks a new phase for biodiesel production in...