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Jul 16, 2026
EU member states imported less palm oil in the marketing year 2025/26 than in the previous year. Imports totalled approximately 2.85 million tonnes, representing a decline of just over 5 per cent compared with a year earlier. The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) attributes this to the EU-wide changes in legal requirements in member states such as Germany and France,…
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Jul 15, 2026
Topsoe alongside Sasol have signed a licensing agreement with Allied Biofuels to provide technologies for its eSAF and bio-based SAF production facility located in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. Under the agreements, Topsoe and Sasol will provide the core technology licence, engineering design package and technical services for the project’s eSAF production pathway. The facility will…
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Jul 15, 2026
Aviator Airport Alliance, the largest independent ground handling provider in the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has joined Swedavia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement initiative, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions from its business travel. Through this initiative, Aviator Sweden has reduced approximately 50% of emissions from its business travel in…
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Jul 14, 2026
The UK Government has unveiled its proposed strategy for allocating contracts under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), a major step towards accelerating domestic SAF production and decarbonising the aviation sector. In a foreword to the strategy, Aviation Minister Keir Mather said the Government is committed to delivering cleaner, greener transport while…
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Jul 14, 2026
GrainCorp has today released a new white paper highlighting Australia’s readiness to build a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry, as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a demand-side measure to stimulate investment in refining capacity. Titled From Paddock to Plane: Feedstock White Paper, the white paper sets out a clear and practical pathway for Australia to…
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Jul 14, 2026
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 competitive…
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Jul 13, 2026
Moeve and Exolum, through their joint venture Terminal Puerto Tartessos, have secured financing from BBVA and Kutxabank to support the development of Muelle Sur, a strategic logistics and maritime transport hub located at the Port of Huelva. The facility – already more than halfway through construction – will become one of the main gateways for feedstocks and products associated with Moeve's…
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Jul 13, 2026
Germany’s biodiesel incorporation rate continued to rise in early 2026 even as overall diesel consumption fell sharply, according to the latest market update from UFOP. The association reports that biodiesel use reached 602,365 tonnes in the first quarter, only marginally below the previous year’s level, while diesel demand dropped nearly 10 per cent year‑on‑year to 6.6 million tonnes. As…
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Jul 10, 2026
Topsoe and Sasol have signed a single point licensing agreement with SUSTAERO, a developer of SAF production infrastructure in Canada. Under the agreement, Topsoe and Sasol will provide its gas-to-liquid synfuels (G2LTM) technology with Topsoe’s hydrogen production, gas reforming and hydroprocessing solutions, integrated with Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch and treatment technologies. When fully…
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Jul 10, 2026
Several biofuel organisations welcomed the vote by the European Parliament adopting the Motion for a Resolution objecting to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2680, which would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. This vote sends a strong signal in favour of evidence-based policymaking and greater…
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Jul 10, 2026
Growth Energy testified in favour of proposed penalties for Brazil’s unfair restrictions on imports of US ethanol. The US Trade Representative (USTR) is hosting a hearing on the issue following a year-long investigation into Brazil’s trade practices. Growth Energy also filed written comments earlier this month, welcoming USTR’s proposal to impose tariffs of 25 percent on all goods from…
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Jul 9, 2026
VAROPreem has finalised its 100% acquisition of Sunpine, the world’s largest Raw Tall Oil (RTO) biorefinery, strengthening Europe’s access to high‑quality renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels including HVO and SAF. The business will operate as VAROPreem Sunpine, integrating Sunpine’s proprietary technology and industrial scale with VAROPreem’s expanding renewable fuels operations…
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Jul 9, 2026
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised its Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule for 2026 and 2027, establishing the highest renewable fuel volume requirements in the programme’s history. The announcement is being viewed as one of the most significant policy developments for biodiesel, renewable diesel and broader biofuel markets in recent years. EPA says the new…
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Jul 9, 2026
E-fuels such as power-to-liquid (PtL) sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) are attracting significant attention. The production technology exists, but barriers remain for large-scale deployment. Central to overcoming these issues is the choice of production pathway. One of the most promising is the G2L™ process, which integrates Sasol’s Fischer- Tropsch synthesis with Topsoe’s electrified…
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