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Mar 12, 2026
TRA signals negative determination in US HVO biodiesel subsidy case
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Mar 11, 2026
Fuel retailers urge Congress to reinstate biodiesel tax credits
Fuel retailers have reminded lawmakers that the transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is stifling demand for renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans, leading to higher fuel prices. NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centres, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association... [Read More]

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Mar 9, 2026
Shell commits to support Raízen amid financial restructuring
Shell has confirmed its commitment to inject R$3.5 billion  (€577 million) into Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raízen, as the company works to stabilise its finances following a period of heavy losses and rising debt. The announcement was made by Shell’s Brazil chief executive, Cristiano Pinto da Costa. Raízen, a joint venture between Shell and Cosan, has... [Read More]

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Mar 2, 2026
Growth Energy raises alarm over missed E15 deadline
Growth Energy has expressed renewed urgency after Congress missed another deadline to approve a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, tasked with striking a deal no later than February 15 and sending legislation to the House... [Read More]

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Feb 25, 2026
BLE publishes a list of countries with biofuel access rights
The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has published a list of countries that grant access rights to carry out on-site inspections of biofuel producers. The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) welcomes this as a contribution towards improving the fight against fraud. At the same time, this positive list is an active sign of confidence... [Read More]

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Feb 19, 2026
Biodiesel producers welcome new IRS tax credit guidance
Renewable fuel producers in the United States have welcomed long-anticipated guidance from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was updated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year. The proposed regulations, issued at the start of February, clarify how the tax credit for clean... [Read More]

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Feb 17, 2026
US Congress ethanol caucus tables plan to break E15 deadlock
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and industry stakeholders in the United States Congress has put forward a new proposal aimed at resolving a long-running impasse over the future of E15. The fuel, cheaper than standard petrol and approved for use in most vehicles, has been at the centre of heated debate in Washington for years. Under the latest plan, representatives from... [Read More]

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Feb 13, 2026
Trump overturns landmark climate ruling in major policy shift
US President Donald Trump has revoked a key scientific policy introduced during Barack Obama’s presidency, a decision that has long formed the backbone of federal efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The 2009 “endangerment finding” concluded that several greenhouse gases posed a risk to public health and welfare, subsequently becoming the legal cornerstone... [Read More]

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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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