Apr 17, 2025
Biodiesel consumption for blending declined steadily since last July
Biodiesel News
Apr 14, 2025
Biodiesel blending in Germany to meet the greenhouse gas reduction obligation reached a historic low of 90,800 tonnes in December 2024.
In November, around 107,000 tonnes had been blended.
According to the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), consumption of biodiesel and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fell to around 2.1 million tonnes in 2024,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 11, 2025
Neste has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per annum. As a result, Neste’s global SAF production capability has increased to 1.5 million tons (around 1.875 billion litres) per annum.
“It is clear that we need to continue making... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 10, 2025
Vast Infraestrutura and Be8, a leading biodiesel production company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing the biofuels market for the maritime sector at the Port of Açu in Rio de Janeiro.
Currently, the port ranks second in vessel traffic in Brazil. In 2024, more than 7,300 ships accessed the Açu.
“This new partnership with Vast allows... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 9, 2025
Neste and BMW have announced a collaboration for the supply of renewable diesel.
BMW will purchase Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and use the fuel for the initial fill of diesel vehicles leaving their manufacturing plants in Germany.
This will see Neste's renewable diesel being used in the BMW plants in Munich, Dingolfing, Leipzig and Regensburg.
The transition of... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 8, 2025
The new generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine for transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel. This new power source is available for both tractors and rigids.
B100 biodiesel, also known as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) or RME (Rapeseed Methyl Esters) biodiesel, is a fuel that is produced entirely... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 4, 2025
Neste and DB Schenker have collaborated to work towards expanding the latter’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Asia-Pacific.
This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics.
Both companies embarked on a trial which took place from December 2024 to February 2025, in which Neste MY Renewable... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 3, 2025
BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant.
This facility will be unique in its approach, integrating advanced technologies for the refining of feedstock for sustainable fuels.
The plant, with a significant production capacity, will represent an important milestone... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2025
VARO Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Preem through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings in an all-cash transaction.
Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025.
VARO has been engaged in this process... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2025
EcoCeres, Mitsui, KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy have jointly conducted the sustainable supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) with the delivery of 400 metrics tons to a renowned cruise line in Singapore.
This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone in promoting eco-friendly solutions for maritime operations.
EcoCeres and Mitsui have partnered with... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2025
Certas Energy has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) product.
The national campaign aims to support customers for whom cost is a barrier to transitioning to low carbon fuel, while also strengthening their fuel security and offering more buying options for their specific needs.
According to a recent customer survey conducted... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 28, 2025
Protecting our industry from threats from outside the EU has become almost as important for the biofuels industry as advocating for better policies within the EU.
If we look back 10 or 15 years, we see a time where the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) only just started to make use of EU trade defence instruments, to ensure that trade is not only free but also fair.
We... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 27, 2025
HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) in the UK has signed-up to use Whistl’s Fuel Carbon Calculator enabling it to reduce its carbon impact by opting to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) rather than diesel for the collection and trunking of its bulk mail.
By using the Fuel Carbon Calculator, HMRC will establish the number of litres of fuel used to transport its mail and then... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 24, 2025
The EU imported significantly less palm oil between July 2024 and early March 2025 than in the same period a year earlier, reflecting an overall decline in intra-community consumption.
According to latest data from the EU Commission, the Union received just under 1.9 million tonnes of palm oil from abroad between 1 July 2024 and 6 March 2025, which represents a sharp... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 20, 2025
Indonesia expects its B40 biodiesel programme will reach full implementation shortly after delays at the start of the year.
Energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi said the distribution of the palm oil-based biodiesel this year has reached around 1.2 million kilolitres, Reuters reported.
Indonesia had planned to launch the mandatory B40 mix, containing 40% of palm... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 19, 2025
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation and a countervailing investigation into imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States of America.
The investigations follow an application from UK biodiesel producers concerned that the market has changed since a previous review in 2022. Recent evidence suggests... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 18, 2025
Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is entering into a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shell Hong Kong covering the supply of renewable diesel fuel for its ramp equipment and road vehicles.
Shell is recognising Hactl as its first strategic collaborator on renewable diesel initiatives.
The MoU also encompasses strategic collaboration on charging... [Read More]
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