Biodiesel News

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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The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the country at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would be in the UK’s…
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The Tank Museum in Dorset, UK, has announced that its popular M548 troop carrier rides will continue to run on renewable diesel. The M548 troop carrier rides – which run throughout the day during school holidays – clock up the highest mileage of any of its historic vehicles, using about 20 litres of fuel a day. The switch to renewable diesel will reduce the carbon emissions of this fuel by…
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Following the WTO’s ruling against the European Union’s tariffs on Indonesian palm oil, GAPKI chairman Eddy Martono issued the following statement. He said: “GAPKI welcomes the WTO Dispute Panel's clear ruling against the European Union, which found that the European Union's countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel were simply wrong. “Unfortunately, this latest ruling shows a clear…
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Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in the first half of 2025 despite growing fuel diversity and tightening environmental regulation, according to Lloyd’s Register. The findings highlight how improved testing, data sharing and operational practices are supporting shipowners as they adapt to cleaner blends and stricter sulphur limits. Analysis of fuels tested by LR’s Fuel Oil…
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Arkas Bunker is steadily advancing its sustainable maritime goals with two successful Bio24F bunkering operations carried out in Istanbul. The total supply of 685 tons of biofuel marks a significant contribution to the maritime industry's transition to low-emission fuels. As the first company in Türkiye to obtain the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) for marine…
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Corporation, a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado — the first of its kind in the region. Denver’s key location will play a crucial role in improving SAF accessibility across the central United States, offering a reliable, regional supply…
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