Biodiesel News

German biofuels association MVaK is calling for wider adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that a higher biodiesel blend would help lower fuel costs, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen energy security at a time of ongoing pressure on global diesel supplies. The organisation says motorists could have saved around €2 per tankful this year if B10, a diesel fuel containing up to 10% biodiesel, had…
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Kingdom Konsult (KK) and the Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia (TBFCO) have signed an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce B100 biofuel to the State of Qatar, marking a major milestone for sustainable energy deployment in the region. The agreement was announced during AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai. Under the collaboration, KK will lead market development, stakeholder engagement and…
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Certas Energy teamed up with Silverstone to power the biggest events at the circuit, including the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix, with at least 250,000 litres of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The historic racetrack is estimated to save approximately 645 tonnes of CO₂e by using HVO instead of standard diesel to power generators that operated mobile kitchens, lighting and stages for…
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Enilive has announced that BWT Alpine Formula One Team will adopt its HVOlution diesel biofuel to power logistics vehicles during European rounds of the FIA Formula One World Championship. HVOlution is produced at Enilive’s Venice and Gela biorefineries from 100% renewable raw materials, mainly waste and residues such as used cooking oil and animal fats. As a drop‑in HVO fuel, it requires…
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The German Association of Waste-Based Fuel Manufacturers (MVaK) has called on the German government to accelerate the nationwide adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that the fuel offers a practical and immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and support domestic industry. B10 diesel contains up to 10 per cent biodiesel, compared with the current B7 standard, which…
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Toyota is exploring the use of low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs) as part of its multi-pathway approach to decarbonisation, which can help the transition to lower-emission motoring while achieving substantially the same levels of the performance, reliability and range Australians rely on. Toyota and Ampol are currently undergoing a trial using 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100) biofuel,…
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Dutch biofuel producer Sunoil Biodiesel has secured regulatory approval to supply its sustainable fuels in Belgium, marking a significant step in the company’s widening European footprint. The authorisation adds Belgium to a growing list of markets where Sunoil is permitted to distribute its waste‑based biodiesel products. Sunoil said entering any new market requires more than commercial…
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EWABA member Argent Energy is demonstrating the immediate potential of waste-based biodiesel through its collaboration with Stagecoach Group Limited. Throughout 2025, Stagecoach used Argent’s Dieselite higher biodiesel blend across 7,000 buses in 18 regions and more than 100 depots, achieving an annual reduction of 61,261 tonnes of CO₂ compared with fossil diesel. The initiative shows what…
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Sunoil In collaboration with BFT successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how existing barges can already contribute to a more sustainable transport sector. The Birjo II, owned by DK Shipping, is a large barge used for transporting…
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FatHopes Energy has strengthened its logistics capabilities with the acquisition of additional prime movers from Hap Seng Truck - marking another step in the company’s continued investment in biofuel feedstock infrastructure across Malaysia and the region. Each prime mover has been engineered to meet national requirements and purpose-built for the specific demands of feedstock…
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ADM has announced a series of investments designed to expand North American oilseed crush capacity and strengthen the company's ability to meet growing demand for renewable fuels and other vegetable oil markets. “These investments reflect ADM's continued focus on targeted growth opportunities in areas where long-term demand trends are creating new opportunities for farmers and customers,”…
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Renfe and Repsol have completed an initial operational trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power the Costa Verde Express, advancing efforts to cut emissions on Spain’s non‑electrified rail routes. A Series 619 locomotive was fully drained of conventional diesel before being refuelled at El Berrón depot in Asturias with 1,000 litres of Repsol’s ‘Nexa’ renewable…
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