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Moeve has reported robust nine‑month 2026 results, underpinned by record capital investment and major advances in second‑generation biofuels and renewable hydrogen projects. Clean CCS EBITDA reached €2,409 million, supported by stronger refining margins, increased utilisation and higher production of key transport fuels including diesel and kerosene, helping to ease supply pressures amid…
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The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) has welcomed the Federal Cabinet’s decision to amend the Biomass Electricity Sustainability Regulation (BioSt‑NachV) and the Biofuel Sustainability Regulation (Biokraft‑NachV), describing it as a decisive and forward‑looking step in preventing fraud and reinforcing confidence in sustainably certified biofuels. The amendment…
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Argent Energy has taken an important step in its ongoing work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s near-term and net-zero emissions-reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation supports Argent Energy’s commitment to reducing emissions across the business and achieving net-zero by 2050. Argent Energy has committed to…
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Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has stepped up its campaign for changes to European feedstock certification rules, arguing that current regulations are preventing millions of tonnes of sustainable biomass from entering the biofuels supply chain. According to Samuel Maubanc, head of public and regulatory affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Neste, Europe could unlock up to 27…
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US biofuels producer Paul Bloom-led Gevo, Inc. has announced its first multi-year carbon removal credit supply agreement through carbon marketplace CEEZER, marking another step in the company's strategy to generate value from both low-carbon fuels and carbon management. The agreement will see carbon dioxide removal credits supplied from Gevo North Dakota, one of the first commercial bioenergy…
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VAROPreem announced its new VAROPreem Value Growth Strategy for the next five years, following the successful delivery of the ONE VARO Transformation strategy 18 months ahead of schedule. The new strategy focuses on using the scale, capabilities and integrated value chain created through the combination of VARO and Preem to deliver growth and value creation while ensuring resilient, secure and…
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Moeve and Galp have decided to end discussions regarding the potential combination of their downstream businesses in the Iberian Peninsula to create two independent platforms. Moeve and Galp did not reach final terms that met their respective strategic and financial criteria to support an enduring and value-accretive partnership. Moeve is a major Iberian energy company, with a strong refining…
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, has applauded the German and French government for taking the initiative on an agreement that encourages technology openness. While there are points in the agreement that would warrant further clarification, the proposal marks a clear step forward in recognising the contributions of…
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US Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited agricultural producers from across Nebraska to discuss E15 and the cost of fuel. The roundtable was hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau with Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) also in attendance. “E15 is one of the most direct ways we can provide relief at the pump,” Fischer…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses on…
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A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the administration to reaffirm its commitment to the country’s biofuel sector, warning that delays or policy uncertainty could harm farmers, producers and consumers. U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R‑NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D‑IL) led a letter signed by 37 colleagues to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Energy…
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CPM, a leading global provider of process equipment, engineered technologies and aftermarket support, has announced that Jeremy Patten has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Patten brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across global industrial, manufacturing and technology-driven businesses. Most recently, he served as President of Modine’s Performance Technologies…
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President Emmanuel Macron has called for greater flexibility in Europe’s fuel‑quality rules to help ease pressure on oil supplies and curb soaring fuel prices, according to a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Among his proposals is a move to increase the permitted share of biofuels in both diesel and kerosene – a step welcomed by Europe’s biodiesel…
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