May 6, 2025
UPM marks 10 years of renewable fuel production in Finland
Biodiesel News
May 2, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2025
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.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 28, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 24, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 17, 2025
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... [Read More]
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]
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