Biodiesel News

Perth and Kinross Council decided in 2024 to test the potential of a cleaner alternative to standard diesel - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). As a result of the six-month trial with six refuse collection lorries moved over to HVO, the council noted a significant reduction in carbon emissions – namely saving 87 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The success of the trial has led to a further 18 bin…
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The removal of UK tariffs on US ethanol as part of the new US-UK trade agreement poses a serious threat to the future of Associated British Foods’ (ABF) Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull. The company has warned the facility — already loss-making — may be forced to close unless regulatory support improves, Reuters reported. The trade deal will eliminate Britain’s 19% import tariff on US…
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Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie (VDB, Association of the German Biofuels Industry), total biodiesel production in Germany reached around 3.6 million tonnes in the calendar year 2024, representing year-on-year increase of 100,000 tonnes. More than half of this production was based on…
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Ferrier Pumps invests in HVO bulk fuel system Ferrier Pumps has taken another significant step on its carbon journey. Following the successful pilot test of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its vehicles at the Aberdeen branch last year, the company has now invested in an HVO bulk fuel system for our commercial fleet at East Kilbride. HVO offers up to 90% reduction in carbon emissions…
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TotalEnergies has announced a series of significant investments and operational updates at its Antwerp platform - reinforcing the site’s position as a key pillar of the company’s industrial operations in Europe. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, the Antwerp platform operates under an integrated refining and petrochemicals model, ensuring resilience and long-term viability. "By…
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UPM Biofuels celebrates 10 years of successful operations at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing advanced biofuels from wood-based residues. Since 2015, the refinery has been at the forefront of developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels and materials, driving the decarbonisation of the transport and petrochemical…
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Ash Creek Renewables has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance Camelina seed variety. Camelina is a low-carbon crop that grows with minimal inputs, supports soil health, and provides farmers with an additional revenue stream while integrating into existing agricultural systems. It is increasingly sought after as feedstock for sustainable…
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Repsol has surpassed 1,000 service stations offering 100% renewable Nexa Diesel in the Iberian Peninsula - with currently 998 in Spain and 63 in Portugal. This milestone confirms the company's commitment to renewable fuels, expanding the range of technologies available for customer mobility. 100% renewable Nexa Diesel is the highest-end premium fuel on the Spanish market. It has an exclusive…
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Swire Shipping has announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 second generation biofuel blends. The voluntary move supports Swire Shipping’s long-term sustainability ambitions and will provide more options to customers looking to reduce their emissions. The three vessels involved in the biofuel programme are Apia Chief and Tonga Chief on…
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Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is used to meet greenhouse gas reduction obligations, although the cap of 7% by volume in fossil diesel fuel is insufficient to fulfill the requirements. The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) has highlighted this issue and renewed its call on the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) to…
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Mammoet will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada starting from this quarter. The move demonstrates that the company is leading the market in developing more sustainable ways of conducting heavy lifting and transport. This investment in HVO has been driven by higher demand for lower carbon solutions from Mammoet’s customers and sits within the organization’s wider…
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Biodiesel use for blending to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets dropped to a historic low of 90,800 tonnes in December 2024. This compares to approximately 107,000 tonnes in November. According to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), the combined consumption of biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) declined to around 2.1 million tonnes in 2024, a…
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