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The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that discourage the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions, according to an analysis of European Commission data.
New figures from Eurostat’s SHARES database show that the share of renewable energy in EU road and rail transport actually decreased from 7.5% in 2023 to 7.4% in…
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EcoCeres Inc has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS), a leading developer and operator of high performance data centres in China, to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in backup power.
The partnership marks one of the first applications of HVO in China’s internet data center (IDC) sector and showcases a full circular economy model…
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Malaysia plans to extend its palm‑based B20 biodiesel programme nationwide in stages, with the pace of implementation shaped by the sensitivity of palm oil prices relative to petroleum, according to the country’s Plantation and Commodities Minister.
As the world’s second‑largest producer of palm oil, Malaysia currently applies a B10 biodiesel mandate for the transport sector, with B20…
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Thailand has moved to restrict palm oil exports as domestic demand for biodiesel surges, a trend closely linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the decision is designed to safeguard national supply and stabilise prices as consumption of biodiesel blends increases across the country.
Officials explained that the geopolitical tensions in West Asia have…
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Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD).
The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that supports the scalable growth of Carinata to be used as a non-food intermediate crop biofuel feedstock.
Nufarm Carinata oil…
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The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure and supporting the sector’s transition to lower‑carbon operations.
The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet fuel capacity and improve the resilience of supply to London’s major airports.
A…
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The European Commission’s new recommendation that the EU could increase its use of biofuels as a way to boost energy security and reduce dependence on fossil oil is yet another reminder of the strategic importance of renewable ethanol in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate, ePURE has outlined.
European ethanol biorefineries producing food, feed, fuel and biogenic CO2 are domestic…
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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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Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has renewed its partnership with the independent ultra-premium whisky distillery Rosebank, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, for another three years.
The partnership will see Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk send the pot ale by-product produced during its distilling process to the Celtic Renewables biorefinery located less than four miles away at…
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123Carbon has released a report, Comparative Analysis of Scope 3 SAF Certificates, which examines how SAF certificates are currently structured and used by airlines and fuel providers.
The analysis finds significant disparities in the quality, completeness, and transparency of certificate data, creating uncertainty for airlines, freight forwarders, and corporate customers seeking to integrate…
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The Trump administration ordered US refiners to blend a record amount of biofuels into petrol and diesel this year and next, in a move designed to support farmers.
The refining industry, however, warned the policy would backfire, pushing pump prices even higher at a time when they are already surging because of the war in Iran, Reuters reported.
The backlash from US refiners has exposed an…
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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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Nextchem, through its subsidiary KT Tech, has been awarded a contract for early engineering works and proprietary equipment supply for a SAF plant under development in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
The plant is designed to produce 60,000 tonnes per year of SAF with high efficiency using palm oil mill effluent (POME) as primary feedstock, as well as certified used cooking oil enabling the…
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UK-based biofuel producer Syntech Biofuel has confirmed that its ASB B100 fuel has been successfully tested for use in X-Series excavators manufactured by JCB.
The validation follows an extensive testing and evaluation programme, demonstrating that Syntech’s waste-derived biodiesel can be used in heavy construction equipment without requiring modifications to existing machinery.
The…
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OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing novel catalysts and processes to convert waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), welcomed The King and The Lord-Lieutenant of Oxford to its laboratories at Oxford University Science Park on Friday.
The entourage were able to meet the team and learned more about the company’s work.
During the visit, His Majesty observed a live…
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Gevo is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Gevo North Dakota facility in Richardton, North Dakota by adding a second ethanol production facility with targeted production capacity of up to 75 million gallons per year of low-carbon ethanol.
“As we pursue strategic opportunities for accretive growth, the expansion of production at Gevo North Dakota is at the top of our…
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