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Over the past six months, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported significant developments in the global biofuels sector, encompassing bioethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). These advancements are driven by evolving policies, technological innovations, and shifting market dynamics.
Brazil: In October 2024, Brazil enacted the Fuel of the Future…
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Weeds collected near Ipswich in South-East Queensland, Australia, could one day fuel homes and industries, thanks to new research exploring their potential as a renewable biofuel.
Scientists from the University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) have identified several invasive plant species that could be transformed into biofuels, offering a…
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US production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) because of uncertainty related to federal biofuel tax credits and negative profit margins, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The EIA forecast production of both fuels to increase as the year progresses but biodiesel production to remain less than in 2024.
Renewable diesel…
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Argent Fuels is accelerating its efforts to support a greener future with the expansion of its High Blend Biodiesel for bus, coach, HGV fleets and rail in the south of the UK.
This growth is a key part of the company’s commitment to scaling operations and maximising CO₂ reductions across the transport sector.
As part of Argent Energy, Argent Fuels supplies carbon-saving fuel directly to…
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XCF Global shared its strategic plan to invest close to $1 billion (€0.86 billion) in developing a network of SAF production facilities - expanding its US footprint, and advancing its international growth strategy.
From inception, approximately $350 million (€300 million) has been invested to bring New Rise Reno online which has created approximately 60 full-time management, engineering,…
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Indian Oil Corp plans to shut the diesel desulphuriser unit at its 300,000 barrel-per-day Panipat refinery for an upgrade aimed at producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next year.
The overhaul of the diesel unit is scheduled for late this year or early next year, Reuters reported.
India aims to have 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aviation fuel by 2027, doubling to 2% in 2028.
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KATZEN International, Inc., a U.S. pioneer in bioethanol technology and engineering, has announced its selection by Be8 S.A. to supply process technology and design for the second phase of Be8’s flagship wheat-based ethanol facility in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul.
Scheduled for launch in late 2026, the plant will integrate the production of high-value wheat gluten, as well as ethanol and…
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Velocys has announced the commercial launch of the microFTL™, a modular Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology package that simplifies plant design and reduces the cost of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and eFuels.
This commercially available license package derisks projects with its unmatched technology readiness level and economically superior SAF production…
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bp has spearheaded a landmark industry collaboration to secure Ministry of Defence approval for increasing the renewable content of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through co-processing. The updated Defence Standard now permits up to 30% renewable feedstock – six times the previous limit – accelerating decarbonisation in aviation.
bp has successfully led a taskforce to gain approval from…
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The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the trade association representing the soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed and sunflower seed crushing industries, welcomed Platinum Crush as the organisation’s newest member.
Platinum Crush will begin reporting soy crush in the August NOPA Crush Report.
Platinum Crush, LLC owns and operates a soybean processing facility in Alta,…
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Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, hailed final passage of the President’s ‘Big Beautiful’ budget reconciliation bill, which includes a 45Z extension to support ethanol and clean fuel production.
“The president wants to go big on American energy dominance, and this legislation delivers,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy.
“An extension of 45Z will…
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The rapid growth of Brazil’s corn ethanol sector has become essential to meeting rising demand for renewable fuel under a new government mandate to increase ethanol content in gasoline.
While ethanol production from sugarcane—historically Brazil’s main source—has stagnated in recent years, corn-based ethanol output has surged, Reuters reported.
According to the sugar and ethanol…
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The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled the winners of Window 3 of the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition today (22 July).
Over £65 million (€76 million) in grant funding has been awarded to 17 cutting-edge sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects, with dozens more already supported through previous rounds.
From municipal waste to biogenic CO₂, sawmill residues and green…
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Essar Energy Transition (EET), which plans to create the world’s leading low carbon process refinery, has been awarded £2.5m from the UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT), as part of its Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) scheme.
The funds will enable the company to develop its plans for the creation of one of the UK’s largest advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production…
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Avia Solutions Group, a leading provider of aircraft leasing services, has announced plans to develop the largest and most advanced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Northern Europe.
The plant will be located in the Liepāja Special Economic Zone (LSEZ), Latvia, through the newly formed joint venture NorSAF, in collaboration with local partners.
The NorSAF facility is…
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Domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet 30% of New Zealand's jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate $1.3 billion (€0.67 billion) in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according to a Cyan Ventures studyopens in a new tab supported by Boeing.
“The opportunity to secure New Zealand’s long-term aviation fuel supply,…
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#Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic #partnership with #bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD).
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#Thailand has moved to restrict #palm #oil #exports as domestic demand for #biodiesel surges, a trend closely linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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