Apr 9, 2026
Malaysia outlines phased expansion of national B20 biodiesel rollout
Biodiesel News
Apr 9, 2026
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 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]
Biodiesel News
Apr 2, 2026
Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has renewed its partnership with the independent ultra-premium whisky distillery Rosebank, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, for another three years.
The partnership will see Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk send the pot ale by-product produced during its distilling process to the Celtic Renewables biorefinery located less... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2026
UK-based biofuel producer Syntech Biofuel has confirmed that its ASB B100 fuel has been successfully tested for use in X-Series excavators manufactured by JCB.
The validation follows an extensive testing and evaluation programme, demonstrating that Syntech’s waste-derived biodiesel can be used in heavy construction equipment without requiring modifications to existing... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2026
EWABA has issued a stark warning as diesel prices surge and geopolitical instability continues to rattle global energy markets.
Europe, it argues, is running out of time to shield households and businesses from rising fuel and living costs. The solution, however, is already within reach: higher biodiesel blends.
Biodiesel produced from sustainable, largely waste‑based... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 27, 2026
Vyterra Renewables Nova Scotia Ltd. has secured €2.6 million in non‑dilutive financing to complete final engineering, design and permitting for its clean fuel facility in Enfield, Nova Scotia, advancing the project to shovel‑ready status by late 2026.
The funding will also support initial earthworks to prepare the site for construction.
The Enfield facility will... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 23, 2026
The southern Brazilian city of Passo Fundo is moving to shield its municipal operations by embracing a new locally produced biofuel capable of replacing diesel outright.
Surrounded by vast soybean plantations in Rio Grande do Sul, the city has begun introducing an advanced renewable fuel derived from soy, animal fats and recycled oils, Reuters reported.
Unlike conventional... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 18, 2026
Argent Energy, a producer of renewable fuels, supplied Dieselite to Stagecoach throughout 2025.
By using Dieselite, Stagecoach has achieved a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its bus fleet.
During the year, Stagecoach achieved an annual CO₂ reduction of 61,261 tonnes compared with standard fossil diesel. The savings were achieved across 7,000... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 17, 2026
The European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA) is calling on the European Commission to revise the 1.7% cap on Annex IX Part B biofuels under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), warning that the current limitation no longer reflects Europe’s growing sustainable feedstock base and the EU’s increased climate ambition.
Waste-based biodiesel... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 13, 2026
Many trucks, buses, tractors and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM).
The list was published together with several German and international European associations such as the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and the European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 11, 2026
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, 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]
Biodiesel News
Mar 10, 2026
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]
Biodiesel News
Mar 6, 2026
A new biodiesel facility in Egypt will convert used cooking oil into renewable fuel, following investment by Qatar‑based Al Mana Holding.
The plant, located in the Tenth of Ramadan integrated waste management city, is designed to process up to 100 tonnes of waste oil per day.
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Environment, the project aims to divert significant volumes... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 2, 2026
According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, exports of biodiesel from Germany declined around 11% from the previous year's record volume of 3.22 million tonnes, reaching 2.90 million tonnes in 2025.
Net exports decreased 0.47 million tonnes to 1.14 million tonnes. The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) has contended that these... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Feb 27, 2026
VAROPreem has introduced its Nordic Swan‑Ecolabelled renewable diesel, Preem Redefine HVO100, to the Norwegian market, marking a significant expansion of its sustainable fuels portfolio beyond Sweden.
The launch on 24 February brings the only Nordic Swan‑certified renewable diesel option to Norway, providing a key low‑carbon alternative for the country’s remaining... [Read More]
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