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KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International
How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and which dynamics are shaping the market most strongly at the moment?
The SAF…
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As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture.
Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid growth in some nations, strategic investment in others, but also sharp policy-driven setbacks.
With mandates…
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The year began with yet another volatile month for international trade policy.
The European Commission signed two of its largest trade agreements in history, with Mercosur and India.
The US White House continues to weaponise tariffs, making little distinction between (former) allies and strategic competitors.
Meanwhile, China and several other countries are introducing specific HS codes for…
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Located on the Thames Estuary, Oikos Storage has long been recognised as one of the UK’s most strategically important bulk liquid import and storage facilities.
With two deep‑water jetties capable of handling vessels up to 120,000 DWT and a total storage capacity of 300,000 cubic metres, the terminal plays a vital role in supplying fuels to major airports and the wider South East…
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David Carpintero, director general at ePURE, offers his expert analysis on what the bioethanol market will be like for the year ahead.
After a disappointing revision of the EU’s CO2 standards for cars and vans and a trade policy that puts European farmers and biorefineries at risk, this new year promises to be a challenging one for the European renewable ethanol sector.
However, there’s a…
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VARO Energy (VARO) recently reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding and Preem AB (Preem) through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings (CPH), in an all-cash transaction.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition. Preem is one of the largest energy companies in Scandinavia.
The company plays a critical role in the region’s…
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Brittany Hook, a chemical engineer with Malaysia-based HutanBio speaks to Biofuels International about what attracted her to work in this innovative industry.
What was your first job?
My first job was as an Application Engineer for Nalco, monitoring and adjusting automation and chemical programs designed to save refinery and petrochemical plants money on corrosion, fouling and energy use in…
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Steve Toon, CEO BioVeritas, takes a closer look at the biofuels market as part of Biofuels International’s Outlook 2026 series.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) represents a pivotal opportunity for the United States to lead in clean energy innovation while bolstering economic prosperity, national security and rural revitalisation.
With bipartisan support, SAF has the potential to create…
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The aviation industry has been under mounting pressure to tackle its carbon footprint. Now, a new study has delivered a vital message: the pathway to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is achievable – but only with urgent and coordinated global action.
The report, published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Worley Consulting, concludes that there is…
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Milica Folić, director for clean fuels and chemicals at Topsoe, takes a closer look at the biofuels market, which, at its core, is a compliance-driven landscape. Regulations, whether in the form of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, blending mandates or tax incentives, are the primary force shaping both demand and supply.
While the specifics vary by region and fuel segment, nearly every…
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Michael Fishwick, director of Renovare Fuels, was the latest contributor to our Outlook 2026 feature and he described how the UK's renewable energy sector was approaching a critical juncture that could undermine decades of progress in waste management and carbon reduction.
By 2031, around 80 anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities processing food waste will progressively reach the end of their…
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Global biofuel demand is expected to surge, with the IEA projecting a 23% increase by 2028.
Renewable diesel and ethanol are expected to account for two-thirds of this growth with new regulations such as FuelEU stimulating uptake.
However, the domestic outlook for US ethanol appears more uncertain due to the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption — despite potential headwinds from…
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Ronald Backers, advisor business intelligence, Port of Rotterdam, looks back at how the strategic port has been dealing with biofuels’ logistics over the past 12 months.
Two years ago I paraphrased the Beatles ‘It was 20 years ago today’, referring to the birth of Directive 2003/30/EC and the push for biofuels blending in the European Union in 2003.
Today, I would like to use the words…
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Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year.
My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year for biofuel volumes, but more a period of strategic sorting in which resilience matters more than ambition and where costs and hard constraints finally overtake optimistic…
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The search for sustainable and scalable biofuel feedstocks has intensified. Recognising this opportunity, the potential of the Pongamia tree, a subtropical species native to countries such as India and Australia, has emerged as a highly promising and sustainable new feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels.
The tree is a carbon-sequestering, perennial crop well suited to a changing…
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Across North America, biodiesel mandates have become a key tool for governments seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and support rural economies.
These rules require a minimum share of biodiesel or renewable diesel to be blended into conventional diesel supplies, creating a guaranteed market for low-carbon fuels.
Yet, despite their apparent simplicity, biodiesel…
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