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According to estimates by the European Commission, EU legume production for the 2026 harvest will fall 7 per cent below the previous year's level. The mean of the past five years is nevertheless expected to be exceeded. According to figures published by the European Commission, the legume harvest throughout the EU will likely reach just over 6.7 million tonnes in 2026, representing a 7 per…
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Bioenergy Expo Asia 2027 has officially opened global exhibitor floor space bookings, providing the definitive commercial and technical marketplace for producers scaling sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and advanced bio-intermediates across the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place from 29–30 September 2027 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, the event…
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Synhelion has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Morocco with the aim to develop a large-scale commercial synthetic fuel plant in the country’s southern Tan-Tan province. The facility is planned to produce 100,000 tons of renewable fuel per year. Synhelion has already secured a land reservation for the project site and established a branch, Synhelion Morocco –…
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For Amafilter®, part of Filtration Group, 2026 has been a landmark year. The business has not only continued to strengthen its position within the rapidly growing renewable fuels market, but it has also entered a significant new chapter following Parker Hannifin’s recent acquisition of Filtration Group. For customers, it means access to an even broader portfolio of filtration solutions,…
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Following strong export performance in the 2024/25 season – representing the second-highest level since the turn of the century – Germany's rapeseed oil exports are showing a general downward trend in 2025/26. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, export volumes reached 1.11 million tonnes, marking a decline of around 14.4% compared with the 1.30 million tonnes…
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GATX Rail Europe is to supply 450 new tank cars to Rosneft Deutschland as the rail lessor expands its long-standing relationship with the German oil group and seeks to support flows of refined petroleum products across Europe. The contract covers GATX’s type 1698 tank cars, with deliveries scheduled in three batches from September 2026. The final wagons are expected to enter service by the end…
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Germany’s biodiesel foreign trade gathered pace in the first half of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid year‑on‑year gains, according to new figures from the Federal Statistical Office. The Netherlands – anchored by the Rotterdam and Amsterdam ports – remains the dominant hub for flows into and out of Germany, underscoring its central role in Europe’s biofuel…
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Germany’s use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has climbed sharply in 2026, with the fuel now defining the country’s diesel‑blending trend. UFOP reports that HVO consumption reached around 205,000 tonnes in the year to date, a substantial rise on the same period in 2025. The association attributes the surge to several regulatory shifts: the increase in the greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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Nama Water Services has launched a new project to cultivate one of the leading sustainable crops used in biofuel production - camelina. The initiative, in partnership with Hema Energy, forms part of the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, supporting green economy goals and expanding the use of reclaimed water supplied under the Manhal Nama programme. The project reflects…
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Lee County Economic Development Group, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have announced the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for the county in Iowa, US. The BDO Zone is rated for 550,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk corn stover and spans a 75-mile drive radius from its central point. Lee County's ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective viability of feedstock supply and infrastructure…
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The Port of Amsterdam is strengthening its position as a leading renewable energy hub, with significant investment in infrastructure and storage capacity to support growing volumes of biofuels, renewable methanol and other low-carbon energy products. As demand for sustainable fuels increases, the port is undergoing a transformation from its long-established role as a fossil fuel gateway to a key…
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The EU Commission expects the sunflower seed harvest in the EU to reach slightly more than 9.5 million tonnes in 2026. This would represent an increase of just over 9 per cent on the previous year and the largest harvest since 2023, confirming the Commission's April forecast. Alongside an approximately 5 per cent increase in sunflower area, higher yields are also contributing to this…
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CoverCress Inc., developer of the winter oilseed crop CoverCress®, revealed that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved renewable fuel pathways for its product under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme. Under the Chevron Geismar CoverCress Pathways, EPA has determined that renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from CoverCress® oil qualify for…
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