Oct 23, 2025
Getting SAF off the ground
Biodiesel News
Oct 23, 2025
Repsol has signed a landmark eight-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry.
Beginning in the 2026 European cruise season, Repsol will offer a portfolio of renewable fuels - starting with biofuels and, from 2029, renewable... [Read More]
Policy News
Oct 23, 2025
China has given the green light to three biofuel refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by issuing them quotas.
Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and they are targeting the European continent as a top export destination.
Shandong Haike Chemical, Shandong Sanju Bioenergy and Bain Capital-backed EcoCeres were awarded export quotas for a total... [Read More]
Product News
Oct 22, 2025
CPM|Crown announces Monarc Clean Oilseed ProcessingTM, a revolutionary, patent-pending alcohol-based solvent extraction technology that is projected to have competitive operational efficiency to traditional hexane-based extraction systems while delivering significant advantages in safety, environmental impact and consumer appeal.
Historically, oilseed processors have... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 22, 2025
Buffalo Biodiesel, a leading recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) and a pioneer in renewable feedstock production, has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
It is now moving forward with a clear path toward continued growth and expansion.
Following constructive discussions with the DEC,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 22, 2025
Argent Energy is urging the shipping industry to stay on course with decarbonisation.
This comes as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirmed a one year delay to its Net-Zero Framework.
Argent Energy, a UK producer of waste-based biodiesel with operations in the UK and Netherlands, said progress must continue.
“The industry must not stand still”... [Read More]
Features
Oct 21, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country.
“South Africa has vast potential to become a leading SAF producer in the region,” said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s senior vice-president... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 21, 2025
Brazil may be unable to raise the mandatory biodiesel blend in diesel from 15% to 16% by the government’s set deadline of March 2026, an official from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy said.
Marlon Arraes, director of Biofuels at the ministry, stated during an industry event in São Paulo that there may not be sufficient time for the government to complete... [Read More]
Features
Oct 20, 2025
Fully scaled production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will enable the aviation industry to achieve its net-zero ambitions, but how to do this remains an unsolved challenge.
At the same time, the last decade has seen intense innovation in the SAF industry, with major breakthroughs in production technology and new feedstock utilisation pathways.
If these innovations... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 20, 2025
John Deere has approved the use of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 engines.
This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20.
"At John Deere, we're committed to supporting and growing the use of renewable fuels in our equipment," said Pierre Guyot, senior vice-president of John Deere Power Systems.
"We believe strongly in the role that... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 20, 2025
The CIRCLE Flagship project has celebrated its first anniversary, marking 12 months of pioneering work in industrial scale biorefinery retrofitting and circular biobased chemical production.
Launched on 1 September 2024, CIRCLE has already delivered a suite of technical, scientific and outreach milestones that position it at the forefront of Europe’s circular bioeconomy.
During... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 17, 2025
oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), have launch a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation... [Read More]
Features
Oct 17, 2025
As the global demand for renewable fuels rises, the biofuels industry is undergoing a transformation.
Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages.
The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated... [Read More]
Pipelines News
Oct 17, 2025
Celtic Renewables has teamed up with Enzyme Supplies to bring its cutting-edge enzyme formulations with the company’s bio-refining process.
At the core of this partnership is Enzyme Supplies’ tailored enzymatic solutions, which are now being integrated into Celtic Renewables’ patented acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation process.
This innovation significantly... [Read More]
Features
Oct 16, 2025
Global air passenger traffic is rapidly rising due to increased demand from emerging markets and younger generations who are prioritising travel as part of their lifestyle, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Rory Duncan, Global Market Manager in Pall Corporation’s Energy+ division, takes a closer look at the industry.
There were 9.5 billion... [Read More]
Product News
Oct 16, 2025
Despite lower yields, Germany's 2025 soybean harvest is expected to exceed the previous year's output, reaching a new record.
The increase is based on a larger cultivation area.
According to Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft, soybean farming did not play a major role in Germany until 2015 but has since gained significant importance.
In 2025, the cultivation area... [Read More]
Policy News
Oct 16, 2025
Biofuel producer EcoCeres has become an official member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
This milestone positions the company as the only company dedicated solely to the production of sustainable fuels within this esteemed initiative.
The achievement underscores its unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development and promoting responsible business... [Read More]
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