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Feb 13, 2026
Trump overturns landmark climate ruling in major policy shift
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Feb 11, 2026
Growth Energy urges immediate action on E15 policy  
Growth Energy, the United States’ largest biofuel trade association, has renewed its call for swift legislative action to “fix” E15 policy in response to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest farm income forecast, which paints a continued challenging picture for American farmers. The USDA’s recent forecast shows net farm income is expected to slightly... [Read More]

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Feb 9, 2026
European Commission moves to phase out palm and soy-based biofuels by 2030
The European Commission launched a public consultation on a draft amendment to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807, proposing the gradual exclusion of biofuels derived from palm oil and soybean oil by 2030. Under the proposal, companies subject to EU renewable energy quotas would no longer be permitted to count biofuels produced from these feedstocks towards their obligations... [Read More]

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Feb 5, 2026
The biofuels industry 2026: Innovation, opportunity and leadership
As we enter 2026, the biofuels industry stands at the intersection of accelerating policy mandates, global disruptions and a surge of innovation. Over the next 12 months, one or two defining trends will reshape the sector: the drive for decarbonisation and the expansion of advanced biofuel capacity. Both trends represent profound opportunities — for climate action and... [Read More]

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Feb 5, 2026
EU eyes new maritime decarbonisation strategy
The European Union is preparing to unveil a new maritime decarbonisation strategy aimed at accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the shipping sector, reinforcing its broader climate ambitions under the European Green Deal. The forthcoming strategy is expected to set out a clear pathway for cutting emissions from maritime transport, which remains... [Read More]

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Feb 4, 2026
OMV achieves a solid clean CCS operating result
OMV announced its results for the 2025 financial year with a clean CCS Operating Result of €4.6 billion and clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders of €1.9 billion. Sales from continuing operations amounted to €24.3 billion. Cash flow from operating activities stood at €5.2 billion. The clean operating result of the Energy segment was €2.7 billion,... [Read More]

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Feb 4, 2026
Germany sets conditions on Sunoco’s TanQuid acquisition
Sunoco LP’s planned takeover of TanQuid, one of Germany’s leading independent storage operators for petroleum products, chemicals and biofuels, is progressing, but not without conditions. The deal has drawn scrutiny from the German government, which has imposed safeguards citing concerns around national infrastructure security. TanQuid operates a network of strategically... [Read More]

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Feb 3, 2026
What’s in store for the year ahead?
Cornelius Claeys, founder and managing director, CleanMotion Advisory, takes a closer look at the biofuels industry for the coming year. Crystal balls crack easily in today’s world - marked by shifting geopolitical norms, ever evolving national legislation and rapid technological transformation. Biofuel market dynamics are closely linked to developments in the energy,... [Read More]

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Feb 2, 2026
President Trump calls for year-round sale of E15
President Donald Trump has called for allowing the year-round sale of E15 petroleum, a move supporters say would provide relief to consumers while strengthening America’s agricultural and energy sectors. E15, a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol, is typically restricted during the summer months due to regulatory limits. The President’s proposal aims to lift... [Read More]

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Jan 30, 2026
Ed Miliband sets out net-zero vision at International Energy Week 2026
The Energy Institute has today confirmed that Ed Miliband MP, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero, will address International Energy Week 2026, the leading global forum for dialogue on the future of energy and the net zero transition. The event will take place from 10–12 February at the QEII Centre in London. International Energy Week 2026 will convene... [Read More]

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Jan 29, 2026
Amendment to GHG Quota Act sets precedent for biofuel fraud prevention
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) has welcomed the measures to tighten fraud prevention provided for in the draft bill on the further development of the GHG reduction quota. These include, in particular, the abolition of double counting and the requirement for on-site inspections by the competent authority. If confirmation of such an audit... [Read More]

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Jan 27, 2026
Biofuels producers seek clarity as 45Z clean fuel tax credit takes effect
Biofuels producers across the United States are calling for greater regulatory clarity as the new 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit comes into force, raising questions about eligibility, implementation timelines and long-term policy certainty. The 45Z tax credit, introduced as part of wider efforts to decarbonise the transport sector, is intended to incentivise the... [Read More]

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Jan 26, 2026
ACE responds to decision to create E15 Rural Energy Council
Congressional House leadership have decided to omit from the pending appropriations package bipartisan legislation that would permanently allow the year-round sale of E15 in favour of creating a new E15 Rural Energy Council to “develop legislative solutions to address the crisis facing our nation’s farmers and refiners.” American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO... [Read More]

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Jan 23, 2026
Việtnam to officially switch to biofuels from 1 June
Việt Nam will officially transition to the nationwide use of biofuels from 1 June, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce emissions, strengthen energy security and promote sustainable development. Under the new policy, biofuel-blended petrol will become the standard fuel sold across the country, replacing conventional fossil-based fuels. The... [Read More]

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Jan 15, 2026
Sustainable biofuels: driving force for climate protection, food security and value creation in agriculture
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) is using the updated report on  Global Market Supply 2025/2026 as an opportunity to highlight the strategic importance of biofuels for food supply and for a sustainable and networked bioeconomy in terms of material use. Biofuels from cultivated biomass make an important contribution in the European Union and... [Read More]

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Jan 12, 2026
TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained
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... [Read More]

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Dec 19, 2025
EU Commission expects smaller soybean output
An updated estimate by the EU Commission suggests that this year’s soybean harvest in the EU-27 falls slightly short of the previous year's level, following a reduction in cultivation area for the 2025 harvest. The expected yield increases cannot offset this decline in area. In its latest estimate, the EU Commission marginally raised its forecast for soybean production... [Read More]


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