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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FatHopes Energy (FHE) to explore the potential of used cooking oil (UCO) as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Malaysia.
Through this partnership, FHE will provide advisory expertise to MAG, ensuring UCO collection meets sustainability standards and regulatory requirements. FHE will also…
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Diesel and other petroleum-derived fuels remain the foundational pillars of the global economy and energy supply, powering transportation, agriculture, and construction sectors worldwide.
This latest feature was meticulously put together by Dr Raj Shah, Aurea Barragan Parado, a petrochemical engineer, and Rachel Ly, a senior intern at Koehler Instrument company in Holtsville and is a student of…
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The Royal Air Force has trialled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to support current capabilities.
The trial, which was called Project ESTER and took place at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire in the UK and was conducted by squadrons of the RAF's Support Force.
Five vehicles from 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron used hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as fuel for a five-month period,…
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Brazil and Argentina continue to consolidate their shares in the global soybean market this marketing year, with Brazil expecting another bumper crop.
Brazil, the US and Argentina are the world's main producers of soybeans, collectively accounting for 80% of global production.
China follows a long way behind with a market share of 5%.
According to estimates from the US Department of…
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The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, representing the European shipowners and the fuel suppliers, has stressed the urgency of developing a European supply chain for clean shipping fuels.
An estimated €40 billion in annual investments is required for European shipping alone up to 2050 according to the Draghi report. Supporting investments to foster the production and availability of renewable and…
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Liisa Ranta, Director, Sustainability and Market Development, UPM Biorefining, looks at the company’s outlook for the year ahead.
Implementation of the third Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) will take place in EU member states by May this year.
This marks a significant step forward in the EU's extensive plans to achieve energy transformation while respecting environmental considerations.…
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Avfuel Corporation — a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services — is taking sustainable aviation fuel to new horizons as it facilitates the fuel’s geographic expansion.
Avfuel announced a total of three new supply points in addition to a renewed SAF supply agreement to support increased SAF volume across the Avfuel Network.
Most notably, Avfuel’s SAF availability now…
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OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe announces the start of construction for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery.
This new facility will position OMV Petrom as the first major producer of sustainable fuels in the Southeast Europe, with an annual capacity of 250,000 tons.
Christina Verchere,…
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The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) has welcomed the definitive duty imposed by the EU Commission on biodiesel imports from China.
Chinese companies are not only partly responsible for the price pressure in the EU market, but also for the suspected fraudulent imports, which in turn require stricter certification requirements and, in particular, a registration procedure…
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Bill Morphew, global commercial director – liquids segment, CPM/Crown, looks back on a successful 12 months
Can you outline CPM’s role in biofuel production?
CPM’s mission is to feed, fuel and build a better world. Biofuels are central to that mission and it is a market that CPM touches in a variety of ways. In biomass applications, CPM’s equipment is used for particle size reduction…
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Figures published by the EU Commission show that Ukraine remains by far the largest supplier of sunflower seed oil to the EU-27, despite a Ukrainian decline in feedstock supply compared to the previous year.
From 1 July 2024 to 2 February 2025, the EU- 27 imported around 1.24 million tonnes of sunflower seed oil, which was significantly less than the 1.51 million tonnes imported during the same…
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The 2025 Energy from Waste Conference will once again bring together an exceptional line-up of the industry's best speakers with technical experts, international leaders, and innovative developers providing an unmissable two days of the latest information.
The event takes place in London on 5-6 March.
Attendees will benefit from a packed programme as they explore the critical issues with the…
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Malaysia's pioneer biofuel feedstock aggregator FatHopes Energy has forged a partnership with Topsoe, a Denmark-based leader in carbon reduction technologies and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Malaysia.
The project will leverage renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) and other waste-based oils…
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With a rich history of over 80 years, WINBCO Tank Systems has earned a reputation as one of the industry leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality tank systems including Field Erected and Shop Built Tanks in the US.
Their comprehensive services, backed by a seasoned engineering team and cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, ensure that they deliver…
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With the UK government setting the net-zero target of decarbonisation by 2050 for all sectors, many industries are seeking a replacement for traditional fossil fuels to help meet these requirements.
One such option is renewable diesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative, which seem to be gathering speed in popularity, with Zemo estimating that as many as 4,000 HGVs are now…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has welcomed the reintroduction of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act led by Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) in the Senate, and Representatives Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the House.
This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would extend the Reid vapour pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to…
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