May 12, 2025
UK tariff removal on US ethanol threatens future of UK bioethanol plant
Biodiesel News
May 9, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 8, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 8, 2025
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... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 6, 2025
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... [Read More]
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]
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