Biodiesel News

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…
Read More »

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…
Read More »

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…
Read More »

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…
Read More »

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…
Read More »

Topsoe has been selected as the renewable diesel technology partner for CountryMark’s Mount Vernon, Indiana refinery. Located in southwestern Indiana, the refinery processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day. With the addition of Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology, CountryMark aims to produce up to 250,000 barrels of renewable diesel annually. The new unit is expected to enable an annual…
Read More »

Jet Zero has announced the establishment of a 10 hectare trial plantation of Pongamia in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland. The trial plantation embraces silvopasture agroforestry, an integrated approach to combine trees, forage and livestock grazing on the same land, to enhance both farm productivity and environmental outcomes. Pongamia is considered a super crop for biofuels,…
Read More »

Cemvita has signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalising its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The plant will also produce FermNPK™, an innovative biofertiliser that supports regenerative agriculture. Earlier this year, Cemvita…
Read More »

Greenergy has announced a 10-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam - reinforcing its long-term commitment to biofuel production in the Netherlands. Since acquiring the Amsterdam biodiesel plant in 2018, Greenergy has made significant investments to convert the plant to manufacture waste oils, and most recently, to expand the production capacity. Expansion works completed in…
Read More »

Arkas Bunker has successfully carried out another operation contributing to the sustainable fuel transformation in the maritime industry. The biofuel supply delivered to Statu Denizcilik’s vessel Erguvan S stands out as a success, both in terms of operational efficiency and its transformative impact on the sector. Being the first company in Türkiye to receive the International Sustainability…
Read More »

State and local leaders along with company leaders at Chevron Corporation celebrated the grand opening of the Ames Technology Centre on the Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) Campus. The 45,000 square foot facility in Ames, Iowa, will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new analytical laboratory and R&D space,…
Read More »

DHL has taken on the role of Global Logistics Partner for the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. As part of the collaboration, DHL will provide essential infrastructure and installations required for racing events in Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3. This will include…
Read More »

US production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) because of uncertainty related to federal biofuel tax credits and negative profit margins, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA forecast production of both fuels to increase as the year progresses but biodiesel production to remain less than in 2024. Renewable diesel…
Read More »