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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 is not provided, or if an…
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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 production of low-carbon…
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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 Brian Jennings issued the…
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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 move forms part of the…
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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 globally to the…
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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 new definition is:…
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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 in the EU.
According…
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The Trump administration is unlikely to complete rulemaking on US biofuel blending requirements for 2026 before the end of this year, according to industry sources cited by Reuters, adding to uncertainty for fuel producers and agricultural markets.
Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting annual quotas that determine how much…
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EcoCeres has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a globally recognised standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
The certification goes further than other CORSIA-eligible schemes to ensure robust social safeguards and biodiversity…
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The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), has officially launched.
The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to establish strong policies that accelerate the use of American-made energy and biofuels in the global…
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The world’s airline industry is set to miss its targets for green jet fuel use in the coming years, the International Air Transport Association said and it blamed fuel producers and regulators.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), made largely from waste or used cooking oil, can cut emissions significantly compared with traditional jet fuel. However, it remains two to five times more expensive…
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The German cabinet has officially approved legislation to implement the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) into national law as of 10 December, marking a significant step in aligning Germany’s energy and climate policies with updated EU standards.
RED III, part of the EU’s broader “Fit for 55” package, sets more ambitious renewable-energy targets across member…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated estimates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, highlighting significant challenges for the aviation industry in meeting decarbonisation targets.
According to IATA, SAF production in 2025 is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes (2.4 billion litres), doubling from the 1 million tonnes produced in 2024. However,…
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As the world transitions to renewable energy, biofuel production plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and driving sustainable energy solutions. However, the shift to greener operations also comes with its own set of challenges.
While biofuel producers work towards decarbonising their operations, they must also prioritise the safety and well-being of their workforce.
Regulatory…
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Independent fuel distributor in the UK Certas Energy has achieved the EcoVadis ‘Gold Medal’ for its commitments to responsible business practice.
The award places Certas Energy in the top five per cent of businesses reviewed by EcoVadis globally in relation to sustainability performance.
EcoVadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, assesses…
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UPM has welcomed the European Union’s new Bioeconomy Strategy as a decisive move to elevate the bioeconomy as a driver of growth, innovation, and climate neutrality.
The strategy reinforces the bioeconomy’s central role in revitalising European industries and boosting competitiveness through renewable and circular solutions.
The strategy is highly relevant for scaling up biobased…
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