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Malaysia has confirmed that its new B15 biodiesel blend — a fuel mixture containing 15 per cent palm‑based biodiesel and 85 per cent petroleum diesel — will be introduced across the entire transportation sector from 1 June.
This marks a significant step in the country’s long‑term strategy to reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels while strengthening the domestic palm oil…
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Loganair and ClimaHtech Green Flight today announced a 15-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, supporting the long-term decarbonisation of regional aviation in the UK.
Under the agreement, Loganair intends to offtake SAF for a period of 15 years. The SAF will be produced using ClimaHtech Green Flight’s advanced technology pathways.
ClimaHtech Green Flight’s technology…
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US biofuels production capacity showed a mixed but generally positive picture in February, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration.
Ethanol capacity continued its upward trajectory, reflecting ongoing investment and strong demand, while biobased‑diesel capacity remained unchanged, signalling a period of consolidation in that segment of the industry.
The EIA…
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The bioethanol industry in North America has long been intertwined with the region’s agricultural strength, energy policy and environmental ambitions.
In recent years, however, the sector has found itself operating in a far more complex environment.
High global energy prices, driven by supply disruptions, geopolitical instability and fluctuating crude oil markets, have reshaped the…
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XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció.
The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of communities facing the future closure of the Ascó and Vandellós nuclear power plants.
XFuel’s investment in the…
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Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd has signed a comprehensive Cultural Heritage Management Agreement with the Bindal people, the traditional owners and custodians of the Townsville and Burdekin lands in North Queensland, including for the Project Ulysses site in Townsville.
The CHMA is an important milestone for the Project and was executed between Jet Zero and the Bindal elders and representatives…
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HutanBio has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with Oman’s Utopia World Investment (UWI) to support the growth of a sustainable fuels sector in Oman.
Utopia is a majority shareholder in Wakud International which owns and operates Oman’s first dedicated biodiesel refinery. The collaboration seeks to develop and scale next-generation sustainable biofuel production to address…
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Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight.
By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions that SGL offers, which enables the global freight forwarder’s customers to take immediate and…
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Firefly has signed a partnership deal with Turkish engineering firm Altaca, providing key technology for the firm’s planned UK facility.
The Bristol-based developer — which uses treated human sewage (biosolids) as a feedstock —now possesses all the necessary components to scale production and lead the effort to decarbonise the aviation industry.
Under the terms of the agreement, Altaca…
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Renewable diesel becoming cheaper than fossil diesel during the Iran–US conflict was not the result of a single factor, but a convergence of global instability and domestic resilience.
To understand this unusual moment, it’s essential to examine the geopolitical backdrop. The Iran-US confrontation – marked by sanctions, military posturing and disruptions to shipping routes – sent…
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Maersk has marked a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation after successfully completing its first sailing powered entirely by ethanol during the first quarter of 2026.
The voyage demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to exploring scalable, lower‑emission fuel solutions as the shipping industry accelerates efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
The trial was…
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DHL Express and Dubai-based next generation SAF developer SAF One signed a landmark offtake agreement, bringing the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global SAF supply network.
Under the agreement and as a key customer for the facility, DHL Express will receive long term access to 25,000 metric tons of unblended (neat) SAF per year - a total…
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Conor Madigan, CEO of sustainable fuels technology leader, Aether Fuels, speaks to Biofuels International about Project Beacon, which is the company’s commercial demonstration initiative designed to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production using its proprietary Aether Aurora™ technology.
Project Beacon, located in Singapore, will produce up to 50 barrels per day (about 2,000 tons…
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Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent fuel distributor, will be powering The Great British Farm Fest using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) which can cut lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 90% compared to standard diesel.
The energy transition partner is fuelling up to power the event with HVO – with an expected delivery of 20,000 litres.
A celebration of farmers, The…
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International Process Plants (IPP) is leading the global marketing and sale of major process units from Shell’s discontinued SAF/renewable biofuels project at Shell Pernis, Rotterdam.
The project, originally developed by Shell Nederland Raffinaderij, progressed through advanced engineering, procurement and construction, before Shell made a strategic decision not to proceed with project…
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The FAO vegetable oil price index climbed to a four-year high in April.
International grain prices also increased. Prices were driven by drought risks, weather-related uncertainty, and strong demand.
The FAO cereal price index rose to an average of 111.3 points in April, up 0.8 per cent from the previous month and 0.4 per cent compared with the previous year's level.
Wheat prices increased…
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