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Alfa Laval has signed a 1.1 BSEK (€102 million) contract to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) pre-treatment technology for Acelen’s new biorefinery project in Brazil. The order will be fulfilled in phases until completion of the project expected in 2029. Marking a significant step in Alfa Laval’s ongoing commitment to support the global transition to renewable energy, the order is…
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and FEDIOL have called on the European Parliament’s Plenary to uphold the EU’s strategic interests by rejecting Delegated Act 2026/2680, following the welcome vote in the ITRE Committee supporting the EPP–ECR Motion for Objection. The proposed delegated act, introduced under the Renewable Energy Directive, relies on a methodology that sector organisations…
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Neste will conduct an approximately nine-week maintenance turnaround at its Porvoo refinery between August and October. Fuel deliveries to customers will continue throughout the maintenance turnaround. The refinery turnaround will ensure the plant’s safety, availability and competitiveness. The turnaround will focus on tasks that require a refinery shutdown, including statutory inspections,…
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The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB Tarımsal Enerji highlighted how domestic production capacity, certified supply chains, and real‑world operational experience are…
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team announced 99% coverage of HVO100 biofuel across its European race and marketing truck logistics in 2025. Marking the latest milestone in the team’s journey towards net-zero and building on the success from 2024, AMG has been increasing HVO100 coverage in internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks across the European races since 2022. Head of sustainability…
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Germany is on course to deliver its largest soybean harvest on record this year, even as overall EU‑27 production is expected to slip below 2025 levels, according to new estimates from the European Commission. EU soybean output for the 2026/27 marketing year is forecast at just under 2.8 million tonnes, a decline of around 1% year‑on‑year. The drop is driven primarily by a sharp fall in…
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Sasol and Topsoe announced that they intend to refocus the organisational structure of their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership for the next phase of market development. Following a strategic review, the companies have decided to prepare for the orderly operational wind-down of their joint venture, Zaffra, while continuing and enhancing their long-standing technology-led licensing…
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AmafilterR, part of Filtration Group, continues to strengthen its role in delivering dependable filtration technologies to the biofuels sector. As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions accelerate and sustainability regulations expand, the biofuels industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Producers are increasingly working with diverse and challenging feedstocks, including used cooking…
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Kvasir Technologies has raised €10 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its climate‑neutral marine fuel, bringing a significant boost to one of shipping’s most promising decarbonisation technologies. The round introduces European Energy as a new investor and strategic partner, joining existing backers EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. Alongside…
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Service Terminals Rotterdam (STR), the Port of Rotterdam’s bunker facility, has announced the commencement of the biofuels storage project GreenSTR, building on its established expertise in fuel storage and bioblending. GreenSTR will consist of around 100,000 cbm of storage tanks that will handle biofuels such as biodiesel, methanol and ethanol. Ingenieursbureau én adviesbureau Vicoma is the…
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Be8 has announced the creation of another group subsidiary - Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe, such as soybean oil, fats, used cooking oil and residual inputs. “This is another important step toward fulfilling our strategic plan and expanding the company’s…
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OMV Petrom SA has concluded a sales contract with OMV Downstream, a fully owned subsidiary of OMV AG, for part of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to be produced at the Petrobrazi refinery. The contract was concluded for a period of five years, with the possibility of extension for five additional years, with deliveries to begin in 2028. Pricing is based…
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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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