Biodiesel News

Greencore, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of convenience foods, has taken a significant step toward a greener future by launching a new fleet of 15 vehicles powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO is a sustainable fuel made from waste vegetable oils and animal fats. This initiative is part of Greencore’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing its…
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Global Container Terminals (GCT) has announced that GCT Deltaport— Canada’s flagship container terminal — has now fully transitioned to 100% renewable fuel for diesel equipment, marking a major step forward in the company’s decarbonisation journey. This achievement was made possible through a strong partnership with Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) and long-time fuel supplier Parkland…
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A council in Surrey in the UK has transitioned 28 of its waste collection trucks from diesel to biofuel in an effort to cut carbon emissions. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council announced that the vehicles are now running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative, which is expected to reduce emissions from each truck by at least 76%. According to the council, this…
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HOPA Ports has taken action to help ensure the preservation and continued operation of the biodiesel facility in Hamilton previously operated by Biox. Recognised for its strategic value, the Biox facility has operated on port lands for more than two decades, converting used cooking oil, animal fats, and seed oils into high-quality biodiesel. The plant has a production capacity of 67 million…
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Oil and gas giant bp has halted work on its Rotterdam biofuels plant – becoming the latest company to halt biofuel production projects following weak global demand. The British oil and gas group, which operates one of Europe’s largest refineries in Rotterdam, said in an internal message on Monday that the project had become too expensive to continue. The plant was intended to produce 10,000…
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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) has welcomed moves by John Deere to increase the use of biodiesel in Michigan and across the country. The leading farm equipment manufacturer now approves use of B30 biodiesel blends in all its Tier 4 John Deere Power Systems engines ─ a 10% increase over the previously approved B20 biodiesel blend. B30 is also approved for use in Tier 4…
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P&O Ferries has made history on the North Sea, with its vessel, the Pride of Hull, becoming the first ferry on the busy Hull–Rotterdam route to permanently run on lower-carbon biofuel. Following a successful trial, the vessel is now running entirely on B30 – a milestone in P&O Ferries’ journey to cut emissions across its fleet. At 215 metres long, Pride of Hull carries up to…
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Foreign trade in biodiesel has noticeably slowed in 2025. German exports are declining, and imports are also tapering off. The Netherlands, with key ports in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, remains the central hub. Foreign trade in biodiesel is showing a decline in 2025. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, biodiesel exports dropped just over 16% in the first half of 2025…
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FatHopes Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NTT DATA Corporation to jointly scale a waste cooking oil collection enterprise application in Japan and in other markets. The signing ceremony took place at EXPO 2025 Osaka, which welcomed over 20,400 visitors on 9 September and has received more than 2.8 million visitors to the Malaysian Pavilion since April 2025. The event…
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Axens has begun operating a 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) unit at a site in Asia. The facility has the ability to convert 300 KTA of renewable feedstock into high value SAF. This unit is a revamp of existing hydroprocessing assets in which a simple two-stages scheme has been implemented. Combined with innovative catalyst solution including Axens 700 series, the Vegan® unit allows full…
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US imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel slumped to a decade low in the first half of 2025 after a change in tax credits for the fuels came into effect, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said. The US this year revamped the way it awards tax credits designed to incentivise biofuel production and consumption, with the changes effectively ending such incentives for imports of…
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DP World UK has launched a Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial, providing UK HGV fleet owners with an opportunity to trial Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). In partnership with leading renewable fuel providers, the programme supports businesses in making tangible progress on their sustainability journeys. Under the scheme, fleet owners can claim up to 5,000 litres of HVO for the price of diesel…
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Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has announced that Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel is now available for all diesel drivers at selected forecourts. Until now, milesBIO HVO100 was primarily available to Circle K’s business customers and used in the company’s own fleet of delivery vehicles. This move marks an important step in Circle K’s ongoing…
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