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The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts regarding imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. This transition review was initiated on 6 December 2024. It examined the existing countervailing duties and considered the product scope. The TRA has recommended updating the product description to exclude sustainable aviation fuel. The proposed new definition is:…
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Crop plants were grown on just over 1.2 billion hectares worldwide in 2024. These include grain, oilseeds, protein, sugar and fibre plants, as well as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The largest share was used directly or indirectly, via livestock feed, for human nutrition. The cultivation of feedstocks for biofuel production accounted for only about 7% of the cultivated land. Most biofuels are…
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Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has announces changes to its senior leadership team. Roeland Baan has informed the board of directors of Topsoe A/S of his decision to step down as president and CEO of Topsoe effective 31 May. The board has appointed Elena Scaltritti, current chief commercial officer, as new president and CEO,…
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As stricter fuel regulations and pressures intensify for a solution to the rising greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must comply. Cashew Nut Liquid (CNSL) is a byproduct of cashew processing and presents as a promising solution for renewable marine fuel. This piece  has been put together by Dr Raj Shah, Haile Mistry, Mathew Roshan and Gavin Thomas This paper examines the benefits…
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Corteva Inc. and bp have announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). Etlas will harness both Corteva’s century-long expertise in seed technology to develop crops ideally suited to produce SAF and…
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MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM has signed a binding agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Ballestra Group, a global leader in the licensing, design and engineering of processing plants, as well as the supply of proprietary technologies and equipment for the chemical industry. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Milan, Ballestra is the holding company of a group comprising BUSS…
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Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel to the mining company's operations in Minas Gerais. The agreement involves the supply of S10 diesel, produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the mandatory biodiesel component, currently at 15%. The contract also provides opportunities for low-carbon business development, such as the possibility of buying and selling Diesel R…
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The EU remains the world's largest producer and consumer of rapeseed oil. China follows, unable to meet its demand entirely from domestic production and, therefore, having to rely on imports. However, imports have become more difficult due to the trade dispute with Canada. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates global rapeseed oil output in the 2025/26 crop year at approximately…
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Gevo has announced a strategic leadership transition designed to position the company for continued growth and innovation. Dr Paul Bloom has been appointed president of Gevo and a director on Gevo’s board of directors. Gevo’s long-standing chief executive officer and board member, Dr Patrick Gruber, has assumed the role of executive chair of the board. As part of the succession plan, Dr…
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Malaysia Airlines is pushing hard to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) a regular part of its operations and not just a one-off PR flight. The carrier has moved from trial runs to formal partnerships, corporate offerings and involvement with national policy work, signalling it sees SAF as central to cutting its carbon footprint rather than a symbolic gesture. Demo flights and early…
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MASH Makes’ upgraded CNSL fuel has passed a critical lab engine test that confirms its readiness for marine use without the reliability issues traditionally associated with CNSL-based fuels. In recent years, CNSL, a fuel made from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), emerged as a promising, but at times unreliable alternative to existing biofuels. Its tendency to polymerise and inability to…
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EcoCeres has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ECO Biochemical Technology (Zhangjiagang) Company Limited (ECO BioTech), has been included in the official China SAF export “White List” and awarded China’s airworthiness certificate. These recognitions confirm EcoCeres’ compliance with aviation safety standards for both domestic and international markets, as well as the…
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Nova Sustainable Fuels has received environmental assessment approval for the first phase of a project that will see the company develop a renewable energy park in Goldboro, Guysborough County, where it will produce sustainable aviation fuel. The company plans to use waste biomass from Nova Scotia forestry and forest-based industries to create low-emission aviation fuel as an alternative to…
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Stellantis, in collaboration with SPH3, presented the Citroën Berlingo, a flagship vehicle for the HVO Aurora Trial, at its Vigo production centre. This project is travelling across Europe in a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to demonstrate the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel produced from used cooking oil and animal fats. It aims to offer businesses and individuals an immediate and…
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