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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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TEHA Group and Eni have presented a joint strategic study, Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for industrial competitiveness, energy security and decarbonisation, at the Cernobbio Forum. The report argues that biofuels from renewable feedstocks — particularly HVO and SAF — offer an immediately available solution to cut transport emissions while strengthening Europe’s energy security…
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European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2025, according to audited data released today by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members - representing 85% of EU installed ethanol production capacity - and other European producers of renewable ethanol produced 6.61 million tonnes of food and feed co-products and 5.32 million tonnes of…
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The Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) has expressed deep concern following the Government’s decision not to implement the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommended anti-subsidy measures on imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from the United States. Following an extensive investigation, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) concluded that imports of US HVO were subsidised and had…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted comments on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG). The proposal would establish a fuel specification for E15 gasoline within the CaRFG and clarify the standards under which fuel suppliers may continue to offer both E10 and E15 fuel blends in California. The…
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The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries, acknowledging the potential for a surge that could threaten the European renewable ethanol industry. The Commission’s decision, published on 14 September, acknowledges the threat of a surge of fuel ethanol imports into the EU, pointing to recent dramatic increases…
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The California Legislature’s unanimous approval of the E15 Clean-Up Act marks a significant milestone for higher ethanol fuel blends and could accelerate momentum for E15 adoption across major fuel markets. The legislation passed both chambers without opposition, removing remaining regulatory barriers that have prevented retailers from offering E15, a petrol blend containing 15%…
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The UK Government has confirmed it will not impose anti‑subsidy duties on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States, despite a Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) finding that the fuel was subsidised and had caused injury to domestic producers. In its final determination, published on 10 September, the TRA concluded that US‑origin HVO biodiesel benefited from…
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The Trump administration is exploring measures to protect US farmers from the potential impact of an expanded biofuel waiver programme for oil refiners, according to reports. The move comes amid concerns that granting additional exemptions could reduce demand for ethanol and biodiesel, key markets for American agricultural producers. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), refiners are…
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved biofuel compliance exemptions worth an estimated $1.76 billion (€1.52 billion) for a number of smaller oil refiners, marking a significant development in the administration’s approach to renewable fuel policy. The exemptions relieve qualifying refiners of their obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a programme designed…
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XCF Global has issued a new update outlining how its renewable diesel and SAF production model is helping stabilise North American fuel markets during a period of tightening crude supply. With Canadian oil sands output reduced due to maintenance and operational pullbacks, conventional refiners are facing pressure on diesel margins and overall distillate availability. XCF Global’s strategy…
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New provisional figures from the Department for Transport show that UK renewable fuel consumption remained broadly unchanged in 2025, while the number of Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) issued fell significantly compared with the previous year. Total renewable fuel supplied reached 3.41 billion litres, matching 2024 levels. Bioethanol continued to be the largest single renewable…
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Moeve has reported Clean CCS EBITDA of €1.18 billion for the first half of 2026, demonstrating strong operational resilience amid continued geopolitical tensions and volatile global market conditions. According to the company, “Clean CCS EBITDA was €1,178m in H1 2026, reflecting the strength and flexibility of its businesses against a backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Middle East and…
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