(Ansaldo Energia) Ansaldo Energia takes a further step in expanding the fuel flexibility of its gas turbine portfolio. Two recent independent validations have recognized the company's progress in the use of low-carbon fuels: TÜV SÜD has certified the GT36 Hydrogen Readiness,
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Back TO HOMEChaiwat Proposes Biofuel Drop-in of 20% to Boost the Economy by 153 Billion Baht and Reduce Oil Imports by 63 Billion Baht
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Advancing HVO Markets in 2026 --- September 15, 2026 --- ONLINE
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel (RD), is central to global road transport decarbonisation ambitions. And with rising renewables mandates driving higher HVO consumption, understanding HVO pricing, and supply and demand dynamics is becoming increasingly important. Join Argus
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Enilive's HVO Diesel Biofuel Powers Us on the Road
(BWT Alpine Formual One) BWT Alpine Formula One Team is to use HVOlution, Enilive’s diesel biofuel produced from 100% renewable raw materials, to power its logistics vehicles during European rounds of the FIA Formula One World Championship. Starting from this season, HVOlution
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Platts to Delay Launch of Renewable Diesel FOB FARAG Barges eWindow Instruments, Previously Planned for Sept. 1
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will delay the launch of a P latts Editorial Window, or eWindow, communication tool for the Intercontinental Exchange ( ICE) renewable diesel (HVO) FOB FARAG barge instruments. Platts announced the launch of the eWindow
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Diesel Hybrid and the Human Scale of Mobility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... That is a useful way to think about mobility, and a useful way to think about renewable diesel and the diesel hybrid technology. It disappeared from the United States after VW’s DieselGate, so we headed
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Decarbonising Railways: The True Cost of Replacing the Diesel Multiple-Unit
by Antoine Belleguie (Rail Logistics Europe/Railway Gazette International) ... SNCF has set out its own vision in its PlaneTER programme, which aims to remove diesel traction from France’s regional network by 2050, converting DMUs to biofuel or replacing them with battery
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
GCMD Outlines Practical Approach to Quantity Assurance in Marine Biofuel Supply Chains
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
MAHLE Accelerates Electrification of Road Transport Sector
(MAHLE) ... Range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine; ... In addition to battery-electric trucks and hybrids, renewable fuels are also making a contribution to the defossilization of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO 100 for Our Diesels – and the Potential of Renewable Fuels in Europe.
(BMW Group) Our openness to different technologies is a top priority at the BMW Group. As well as offering a wide range of drive technologies, our goal is to reduce CO2e emissions across the board – and non-fossil fuels have the
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
HVO Adoption Helps Royal Mail Deliver Emission Reductions
(Biofuels International) Royal Mail in the UK has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021, maintaining its position as the UK’s greenest parcel operator and making strong progress towards its net-zero target. Data in its latest Sustainability Report show average emissions
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
FS Logistix Is Testing HVO on Locomotives, Shunting Vehicles, and Trucks.
(Ferrovie.it) FS Logistix is accelerating its energy transition by testing HVO, an advanced biofuel that can be used as an alternative to diesel, on part of its rail and road fleet. The initiative involves Mercitalia Rail and Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Record Low Rhine Water Levels Are Disrupting Europe's Biofuel Market
(ResourceWise) For decades, the Rhine has quietly served as one of Europe's most important trade corridors. Stretching from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the river connects the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining hub with industrial centers across Germany, France, and Switzerland. Every
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe, Repsol Test 100% Renewable Diesel on Costa Verde Tourist Train
(Renfe/Biobased Diesel Daily) Renfe, Spain’s national state-owned railway, announced recently that it continues with its strategy of decarbonizing rail transport and its search for sustainable solutions for nonelectrified lines. To this end, the company has signed a general protocol of action with
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Adoption Process for New Drop-in Fuels
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
1 Million HVO Operating Hours at Gothenburg RoRo Terminal
(Volvo) In May 2026, Gothenburg RoRo Terminal passed one million operating hours on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its machine fleet. The milestone reflects a long-term commitment to sustainability and a close collaboration with Volvo Penta, whose HVO-compatible engines and technical
August 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Consumption in Germany Increases Sharply
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, defines the sales trend for incorporation in diesel blends in Germany. At approximately 205,000 metric tons, HVO use increased significantly compared with the same period the previous year. According to the
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni Awards Saipem EPC Contract for Deoxygenation Unit at Porto Marghera Biorefinery
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Saipem announced July 27 that it has been awarded a new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a new deoxygenation unit at Enilive’s biorefinery in Venice, Porto Marghera, Italy. The new unit, designed to process
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
ANP Opens Public Consultation on the Review of Waterborne Fuel Specifications and the Facilitation of Biofuel Use in Maritime Transport Public Comments DEADLINE September 10, 2026; Public Hearing September 23, 2026
by Tiago do Monte Macedo, Juliana Senna, and Gabrielle Medeiros (Mayer/Brown) On July 27, 2026, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Public Consultation and Hearing Notice No. 15/2026, for the review of ANP Resolution No. 903/2022, which establishes the specifications
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Renfe Promotes the Use of Renewable Fuels in Non-Electrified Services
(Renfe) -- Renfe and Repsol have successfully completed a trial of the use of renewable fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) on the Costa Verde tourist train. -- HVO represents an alternative to conventional diesel and a solution compatible with the existing fleet that
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Enilive Signs Agreement with Prax to Acquire 320 Fueling Stations in Europe
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Enilive, through its subsidiary Enilive Deutschland GmbH, and Prax Ltd. have signed a binding agreement regarding the acquisition of 100 percent of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH, a company operating in the mobility retail business in Germany, Denmark, Austria and
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Switch Harbour Tug to HVO100 Biofuel at London Gateway
(Manifold Times) “Svitzer Thames” switching from marine diesel to HVO can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 700 mt annually, while also improving local air quality. -- Global logistics group DP World recently said the company bunkered the first harbour tug to
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
GEODIS Renews Certification of Mass Balance Mechanism
(GEODIS) GEODIS’s Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Supplies 1st Thailand-Produced SAF to Thai Airways Flight
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company Ltd./Biobased Diesel Daily) Bangchak Group announced July 16 that it and Thai Airways have marked a significant milestone for Thailand’s aviation and energy industries with the first supply by Bangchak Group of Thailand-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Outlook: Leveling Off
by Jade Patterson (BloombergNEF) Prices of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, are rising as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global fuel markets. Higher oil-product prices are increasing demand for biofuels, particularly for road transport, as governments seek to
July 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch Launch a Pilot Project with Vehicles Powered by 100% Renewable Gasoline
(Repsol) • Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch are launching a pilot project in Spain to demonstrate, under real-world conditions, how current vehicles can run exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The six-month initiative will feature Toyota and BMW vehicles powered
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Welcomes Protein Action Plan, Highlighting Synergy between Biofuels and Food Security
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the "Action Plan for Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Sustainability of the EU Protein System" (the Protein Action
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and BMW Group: An Agreement for Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel to Power Corporate Fleets
(Eni) Eni and BMW Group announce an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a diesel biofuel that is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks by Enilive. Enilive is Eni's company dedicated to products
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Feedstock Markets Are Becoming Central to Bio-Bunkering Strategy
(ResourceWise) Marine biofuels are often discussed at the fuel level with options including B24, B30, B100, UCOME, FAME, HVO, Bio-LNG, and Bio-methanol. But as the marine fuels market matures, a more important question may increasingly sit one step upstream: What feedstock is
July 11, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Acquires the World’s Largest Raw Tall Oil Bio-refinery, Strengthening Europe's Renewable Fuels Supply Chain
(VAROPreem/CISION) VAROPreem today announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in Sunpine, the world's largest Raw Tall Oil bio-refinery, producing a high-quality renewable feedstock used to manufacture advanced biofuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia's SAF Ecosystem
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
China's HVO Exports Overtake Biodiesel for the First Time
(ResourceWise) China reached an important milestone in May that could signal a broader shift in global biofuel trade. For the first time on record, the country exported more hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) than biodiesel (FAME) in a single month. While biodiesel remains
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy Obtains China SAF Export Quota
by Ryan Wong and Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Blue Whale gains China SAF export approval; Company receives 305,000 mt annual quota; China now has six authorized SAF exporters Zhejiang's Blue Whale Bioenergy has successfully been placed on a SAF export whitelist by the Chinese
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Tesco Ireland Partners with Certa to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Home Delivery Fleet with HVO Rollout
(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken a significant step toward lowering its transport emissions by transitioning 164 of its Grocery Home Shopping (GHS) delivery vans from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel that can reduce carbon emissions by
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO100 Sales on Slovak Market with Pilot in Bratislava
(ORLEN) ORLEN continues to expand its offering of low-emission fuels across European markets with the launch of HVO100 sales in Slovakia. The move marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy to reduce emissions from transport while broadening the availability of alternative
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuel Delivery
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While marine biofuel demand is scaling rapidly, actual deployment is bottlenecked by last-mile delivery logistics rather than fuel availability. Mature hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam possess the necessary certified bunker barges, segregated tankage, and ISO-compliant blend
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Power of Partnership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Heavy-Duty Operations
(Neste) Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of heavy-duty logistics and material handling operations requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Discover how cross-industry collaboration is proving that immediate, scalable GHG emission reductions are not only possible but operationally viable today. In heavy-duty
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Axens to Provide the Vegan® HEFA Technology to Dragonfly for SAF Production Facilities in the Caribbean and Africa.
(Axens) Axens announces its collaboration with Dragonfly for the licensing of Axens’ leading Vegan® HEFA technology for the development of several sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production facilities in Africa and the Caribbean. As part of the collaboration, Dragonfly will implement Axens’
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels from Polish Fields. ORLEN Develops Cooperation with Science and Agriculture.
(ORLEN (Google translation)) ORLEN has begun collaborating with the Poznań University of Life Sciences on a project to develop optimal conditions for growing camelina (Camelina sativa) for biofuel production. This initiative supports the development of a domestic supply chain for
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Molecules Could Reduce Europe’s Energy Dependence by Half by 2040
(Moeve) According to Moeve’s report “Why does Europe Need Green Molecules?” in collaboration with PwC, green molecules could reduce Europe’s dependence on imported energy from 57% in 2024 to 28% in 2040 Green molecules—such as renewable hydrogen, second-generation biofuels, and biomethane—could replace
June 06, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches HVO Installation – 300,000 Tons of Biofuels per Year Will Be Produced from Local Raw Materials
(ORLEN (Google Translation)) ORLEN is significantly expanding its biofuel production capacity. The company has launched a modern plant for the hydrogenation of vegetable oils (HVO) in Płock, with a capacity of approximately 300,000 tons per year. This investment is aimed at
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EBB Publishes Position on How to Strengthen EU Industrial Leadership in BioSAF
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
First-Ever Direct Ship-to-Ship Supply in Japan: HVO Supply Begins at Keihin Port, Accelerating Port Decarbonization and Demonstrating a New HVO Supply Model.
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Mubadala's Acelen Secures $1.5 bln to Launch Brazil SAF Biorefinery Project
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier (Reuters) Brazilian refiner Acelen, owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, has secured $1.5 billion to begin construction of a biofuels refinery in the northeastern state of Bahia, the company said on Thursday (May 21, 2026). Part of the investment
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible Receives Class and Flag State Approval. Approval Enables Construction of Methanol-Ready Tugs
(Damen) Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau Veritas and the Kingdom of the Netherlands flag state, respectively. It
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Future of Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Hydrogen- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles
(National Geographic Italia (Google Translation)) Dual-Fuel is the project presented at the Transport and Logistics Show in Milan that aims to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen, combined with diesel, on heavy vehicles. ... The project was presented at Transpotec Logitec, the transport and
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Launches Thailand’s First Commercial SAF Production a Major Step towards the Future of Low Carbon Energy for Domestic and International Markets
(Bangchak/ThaiPR) Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Europe’s Biofuel Crossroads
(Biofuels International) As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture. Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong Renewable Products Margins for Q1
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes, according to the company’s April 29 earnings release. The increase is attributed to stronger term
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong and Dongguan Governments Advance High-Quality Industrial Development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to Establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Dongguan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres signed an Investment Letter of Intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete SAF supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Gain Momentum in Trucking
by Seth Clevenger (Transport Topics) Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, Renewable Natural Gas Offer Sustainability Gains With Minimal Disruption, Industry Leaders Say at ACT Expo -- Renewable fuels are gaining momentum as viable alternatives to diesel in the trucking industry by improving environmental sustainability
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve and Accenture Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Industrial Customers’ Operations across the Entire Value Chain
(Moeve) Moeve’s energy expertise is complemented by Accenture’s global capabilities across industries and technologies; This agreement reflects the progress of “Moeve decarbonize” a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to support industrial customers in planning and executing their decarbonization efforts Moeve is teaming up with
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Crunch Raises the Stakes for US Renewable Diesel Exports
(ResourceWise) Surging feedstock prices have pulled US renewable diesel producer margins down from recent highs. Even so, plants remain far more profitable than they were before March. According to a Prima CarbonZero analyst report, Gulf Coast producers utilizing domestic used cooking oil
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Public Consultation on the State Aid Scheme for Biofuel Production Public comment DEADLINE approx. May 14, 2026
(Romania Ministry of Energy) The Ministry of Energy has put out for public consultation the State Aid Scheme to support investments in biofuel production, with an estimated total budget of 500 million euros, financed by the Modernization Fund, under Key Programme
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Fastmarkets Launches European Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) FOB Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp -- Outright and Premium Prices: Pricing Notice
(Fastmarkets) Fastmarkets is expanding its renewable fuels coverage with the launch of new European HVO price assessments for four different product categories: HVO (Crop), HVO (UCO), HVO (Tallow) and HVO (POME), effective Thursday April 30, 2026. The European Union latest iteration of
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Strategic Revamps Can Offer a Cost-Efficient Fast Track to Renewable Fuel Production
by Ole Frej Alkilde and Lars Jørgensen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) Growth in renewable fuels is offering refineries and new entrant producers opportunities with significant potential. Incentivization, mandates and regulations, from the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations to the US Renewable Fuel Standard developments, are
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Wilson Sons, Ferroport, and Vast Form Strategic Partnership for Be8’s Pioneering Biofuel Test on a Tugboat at Porto do Açu
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Be8 Unveils Drop-in Biofuel and Targets European Expansion
(Biofuels International) Be8 is seeking to expand into the European market with a fuel positioned for immediate use in transport and industry. The company will exhibit at the Brazil Pavilion at the Hannover Messe 2026 event from April 20–24, where a Mercedes-Benz
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Powered by B100, Ultra Yorkshire Makes First Transatlantic Voyage Delivering Biomass Pellets to Support UK Energy Security
(Drax) The M.V. Ultra Yorkshire, a Handymax carrier, which was launched and named as part of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary celebrations, docked for the first time in the UK. Vessel was powered by B100 biofuel from Baton Rouge to Port of
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Ambition in Renewable Energy in Transport Post-2030
by Domenico Mininni (European Biodiesel Board/Euractiv) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA) producers in the EU is pushing for ambitious targets post-2030. Currently, the European Commission is evaluating responses from stakeholders on
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Iarnród Éireann's New HVO Fuel Pilot on Cork Commuter Fleet
(RTE) Iarnród Éireann has launched a new renewable fuel pilot on its commuter train fleet, as part of its ongoing programme to reduce carbon emissions across the national rail network. The trial will use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) - a renewable diesel
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Shared Skies, Shared Seas Commonalities and Competition for Marine Biofuels and SAF
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond the Spec Sheet: Real-World Testing Ensures Neste’s Product Quality
(Neste) At Neste’s Engine Laboratory, a combination of extreme weather simulations and decades of expertise ensures that renewable fuels deliver a seamless drop-in performance. Within the Neste Porvoo refinery area in Finland, there is a facility where winter is permanent, and engines
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tracking Marine Biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics Partner on Biofuel Swap, Enabling Immediate, Verifiable Road Transport CO₂e Reductions
(Scan Global Logistics) FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are strengthening their collaboration by implementing Biofuel Swap, a globally applicable solution for decarbonising road transport. With Biofuel Swap, SGL offers its customers immediate emissions reductions - with no changes to vehicles,
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Heating-System Maker Baxi to Transition Entire HGV Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel in 2026
(Baxi/Biobased Diesel Daily) Baxi, a U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial heating systems, announced in April that it has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) fuel and switching
April 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy: RAFO Onesti Reconversion into a Biofuels Producer and a Regional Energy Hub
by Daniel Lazar (Energy Industry Review) Doru Avramescu, CEO of Roserv Green Energy, talks about the Onesti Complex—how an industrial giant is being reborn and becoming an energy hub for Eastern Europe: from a strategic refinery to an integrated energy ecosystem. Doru
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and GDS Launch First HVO-Powered Data Center Backup Pilot in China
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd to use HVO as a low carbon replacement for conventional diesel in data center backup power. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, has launched a pilot with GDS Holdings Ltd
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "H"
health benefits heating oil/fuel helicopters heavy duty trucks HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) hydrogen/renewable hydrogen hemp Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Powerful and Fuel-Efficient – Meet Volvo’s Future Hydrogen Truck
(Volvo) Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading, and the commercial launch is planned before 2030. -- Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2 emissions transport by starting on‑road trials
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Volvo Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Real-World Truck Testing
(ACT News) • Volvo has begun real-world testing of hydrogen combustion engine trucks, targeting a commercial launch before 2030. HPDI technology enables diesel-like performance while improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogen combustion is positioned for long-haul and infrastructure-constrained operations where battery-electric may
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
The Entire Itabus Fleet Travels with Enilive HVO Diesel Biofuel
(Eni) Enilive HVO diesel biofuel, produced from waste and residues, reduces CO2 equivalent emissions by 79.5%; In 2025, Itabus used HVO with a peak of 75%: its fleet has traveled 20 million kilometers using more than 3 million liters of Enilive HVO. Rome, 30
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
FrieslandCampina Supports CO₂ Reduction on Dairy Farms with Renewable Diesel
(FrieslandCampina) FrieslandCampina is taking another step to further improve sustainability across the dairy chain. Through a collaboration with Future Fuels, member dairy farmers can now more easily switch to renewable diesel (HVO100). This fuel emits up to 90 percent less CO₂
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Irizar and Scania Innovate Sustainable Bus Future with Hybrid-Electric Coach
by Sean Mortell (Australian Bus and Coach) In recent years, Irizar and Scania have combined to produce a hybrid-electric coach offering that is rethinking the future of sustainable transport around Australia In music, a bridge is often considered the most important part
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Acelen Renewables and Finboot Sign Partnership to Expand Biofuel Traceability
(Finboot/EIN Presswire) Agreement aims to establish a digital structure to monitor the life cycle of the production of SAF and HVO made from macauba. The tool will ensure transparency throughout the value chain, from the origin of the biomass to the production
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to Sulzer Chemtech BioFlux
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sulzer’s BioFlux technology offers a high-efficiency platform for producing Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing a unique liquid-full hydrotreating reactor, the process eliminates mass transfer limits and gas recycle, significantly reducing CAPEX and
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress in the Development of Green Hydrogen Production at Petrobrazi: First Module for the 20 MW Green Hydrogen Project Has Been Delivered
(OMV Petrom) OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, announces the delivery of the first electrolyser module for the production of green hydrogen at the Petrobrazi refinery, to be installed and connected to the power network. This is an important milestone in the construction of the new unit
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Austria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Austria is aggressively targeting climate neutrality by 2040 and a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2030. Bioenergy already accounts for 20% of the nation’s final energy consumption. Newsworthy developments include OMV’s €200 million pilot plant at
March 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Brings HVO to Major Low-Carbon Truck Stop Expansion
(Biofuels International) Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, has acquired the Watling Street truck stop in St Albans, marking the first phase of a major expansion of its national truck stop network — and a significant
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Independent Testing Demonstrates Biofuel Benefits
(Sulnox Group) Sulnox, the greentech company delivering lower fuel costs and emissions with zero capex, is pleased to announce the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco™ by a leading marine fuels testing organisation. The study evaluated Sulnox EcoTM across
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
TRA Completes Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA proposes to make a final negative determination in its investigation into US HVO biodiesel, with no countervailing measure imposed. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (12 March 2026) issued a notice of its intent to make a
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Swindon Vehicles to Soon Run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
by Michael Ribbeck (Swindon Advertiser) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni: The Investment in the Development of Biorefining in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi Is Confirmed
(Eni) Eni announces a further important strategic investment in biorefining. In addition to the Priolo project, the final investment decision (FID) has also been approved for Eni's plan to convert certain units of the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery (Pavia, Lombardy) into a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
NEXBTL™ Technology Turns Renewable Oils and Fats into High-Quality Products
(Neste) Neste is the largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the world. This is possible thanks to our proprietary NEXBTL™ technology – a unique platform that allows us to turn a wide variety of renewable fats and
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World, Svitzer Partner to Bunker Tugboats with Biofuel
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) The terminal operator and tug owner are collaborating to cut emissions from ship handling and towage -- DP World and Svitzer are working together to use biofuel on tugs to reduce emissions at a major container port in the
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
VAROPreem Starts Supplying Ecolabelled Renewable Diesel Preem Redefine HVO100 in Norway
(VAROPreem) • VAROPreem launches Preem Redefine HVO100, the only Nordic Swan eco-labelled renewable diesel available in Norway. Follows successful introduction in Sweden. The fuel enables diesel vehicle owners to reduce fossil‑based emissions by at least 90%*, compared with traditional diesel for Norway’s one
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Unveil Breakthrough Platform to Scale Demand for Biodiesel and SAF
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia, Eni and CREvolution Launch Breakthrough Circular Economy Project at Gela Biorefinery, a first-of-its-kind system positioned to meet surging global demand for cost-effective renewable fuels while establishing a replicable model for HVO industry growth -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”,
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to EU Advanced Biofuels Capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Identifying four essential industrial value chains for 2030, this guide estimates an annual public support requirement of €4.5–8.7 billion to mobilize feedstock and industrial units. It advocates for “collective financing plans” to de-risk integrated projects across
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom Starts a Photovoltaic Project at Petrobrazi Refinery
(OVM Petrom) A ~7 MW photovoltaic park will be developed within the refinery for internal power consumption; The project will support the refinery decarbonization initiatives, including green hydrogen production for the future SAF/HVO unit; The project is co‑financed through the Modernisation
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Andamur Adds HVO to Its Network of Service Stations in Germany, Spain and France
(Andamur) At Andamur, we continue to move forward with determination towards a more sustainable transport model. As part of our commitment to the environment and in response to the growing demand from our customers for cleaner energy solutions, from January onwards
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Starting Gate: Europe’s Biofuel Sprint to 2030
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The release of the European Commission’s industrial mobilization study isn’t another policy paper — it’s the starter’s pistol. The 2030 targets under Fit for 55, ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime have moved the sector from R&D warmups
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and Q8 Partner for the Construction of the Priolo Biorefinery
(Eni) Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The transformation plan for the Versalis site in Priolo received formal approval from Eni and Kuwait Petroleum
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Halfway to 2030: PostNord Reaches Its 2025 Climate Target
(PostNord) In 2025, PostNord reached both of its climate milestones: fossil-free transport surpassed 50 percent and carbon emissions were reduced by 40 percent compared with 2020. PostNord set 2020 as the baseline and a target of 100 percent fossil-free transportation and operations
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
AVEVA Makes First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Five Years Early, as Part of Commitment to World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition
(AVEVA) • AVEVA has completed its first major purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), an important step that brings AVEVA in line with fulfilling its World Economic Forum (WEF) First Movers Coalition (FMC) commitment, five years ahead of schedule. This achievement
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Amendment to the THG Quota Law Sets a Precedent for Fraud Prevention
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The UFOP welcomes the measures for strengthening fraud prevention included in the draft law on the further development of the greenhouse gas reduction quota. These include, in particular, the elimination of
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Inaugurates First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Malaysia, Strengthening Hong Kong’s Role in Asia’s Green Energy Transition
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer rooted in Hong Kong and
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The EBB Monitoring Tool
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 EU Member States. In this tool, we track the key elements that are important to HVO and FAME
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ocean Freight Sweden Achieves up to 86.9% CO2 Reduction on FCL Container Shipments
(Scan Global Logistics) When Scan Global Logistics' (SGL) Ocean Freight team in Sweden announced their goal to power all first- and final-mile container deliveries with biofuel, it was a bold commitment. Two years later, that promise has been fulfilled and verified:
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and Maritime Mandates: Reshaping Biomass Demand
by Matthew Stone (ResoureceWise/Biomass Magazine) ... Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. The shift is creating a more competitive landscape for all participants, from refiners and traders to compliance teams and feedstock aggregators. The
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
ESI Total Fuel Management Expands HVO Services to Drive Data Center Sustainability and Strategy
(ESI Total Fuel Management/Globe Newswire) Leading fuel management provider delivers Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO/R99) solutions, helping clients reach net-zero 2030 goals while ensuring mission-critical reliability -- ESI Total Fuel Management (ESI), a proven industry expert in diesel generator fuel lifecycle management, announces the
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Cotswold District Council Plans Its Biggest Carbon-Cutting Project: Replacing Waste Fleet for Greener, More Reliable Service
(Cotswold District Council) Cotswold District Council is taking action to improve its recycling collection service while making its biggest ever move to cut carbon emissions by replacing its waste vehicles with a new, greener fleet. This is the single largest carbon reduction initiative the council has ever undertaken in terms
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Austria’s Fuel Stations Diversify as EV Charging and Biofuels Surge
(Mobility Plaza) Austria ended 2024 with 2,724 publicly accessible fuel stations, according to data from the country’s energy and fuel industry association (FVEK). While the overall number of sites fell slightly, the range of services and alternative fuels expanded significantly. The network
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Vale Move forward with Partnership in Fuel Supply.
(Petrobras (Google translation)) The contract also outlines business opportunities with low-carbon solutions. -- Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel to the mining company's operations in Minas Gerais . The agreement involves the supply of S10 diesel , produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL Supply Chain Appointed by Siemens Mobility in New Multi-year Contract
(DHL Group) DHL Supply Chain today announces it has been appointed by Siemens Mobility, a leader in intelligent rail transport solutions, in a new multi-year transport contract. Through the contract, DHL will deliver vital rail components to depots across the UK,
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Eni: Products and Technologies Supporting the Sustainability of Milano Cortina 2026
(Eni) Eni is a Premium Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the aim of supporting this major Italian event also through sustainability-related initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Eni aims to achieve carbon neutrality
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Group Marks New Milestone with Successful SAF and HVO Production Tests
(Biofuels International) MOL Group has completed a successful production test of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Slovnaft refinery in Bratislava, marking a significant step in the company’s energy-transition strategy. During the trial, HVO was produced by
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Citroën Berlingo Promote More Sustainable Mobility in Europe as part of the HVO Aurora Trial
(Stellantis) • The Citroën Berlingo, powered by HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), returns home to visit the Vigo production center as part of a European tour organized by Stellantis and SPH3. This event is part of the HVO Aurora Trial, an initiative that
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Innovation Powering the Future of Renewable Fuels
(Neste) Innovation has always been the engine behind renewable fuels. Today, it is more critical than ever – not only to scale up the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, but also to unlock the next generation of renewable
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Certas Energy Awarded Ecovadis Award for Sustainability Performance
(Biofuels International) 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
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Australian Renewable Fuels Delegation: Unlocking Opportunities in Australia’s Renewable Fuel & Gas Sector --- March 9-18, 2026 --- Australia DEADLIINE December 12, 2025
(Australian Trade and Investment Commission) Expression of Interest : The Australian Trade and Investment Commission invites leading companies to participate in a business delegation to Australia between 9 and 18 March 2026. This exclusive business delegation will bring together decision-makers from the
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
New Reporting of HVO Volumes by German Government Enhances Blending-Market Transparency
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) After a long interruption, Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) has published biofuels consumption figures up to August 2025. For the first time, the data
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
GEODIS Pilots Southeast Asia’s First Cross-Border Trucking Service Using Renewable Diesel
(GEODIS) GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the launch of the region’s first cross-border trucking operation to be powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of its regional road network. The pilot
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Construction Underway at Landmark Tarbert Next Generation Power Station
(SSE) SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
TRA Proposes New Countervailing Duties on USA HVO Biodiesel Public Comment DEADLINE December 19, 2025
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has proposed a countervailing measure on USA HVO biodiesel imports and has terminated its parallel dumping investigation. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Menzies Aviation Advances Transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports
(Menzies Aviation) Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has taken another step towards its net-zero by 2045 target, by advancing the transition from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its ground support equipment (GSE)
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol-rich E85 Fuel Now Available in 4,000 Filling Stations in France
(Bioéthanol France/ePURE) Thanks to the commitment of all E85 fuel distributors in France, the milestone of 4,000 E85 filling stations nationwide has just been reached. Today, nearly 42% of French service stations are equipped with E85, the renewable fuel that favours
November 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Hecksher Launches Fuel Switch Route with Biofuel Insets on All LCL Shipments from Shanghai to Gothenburg
by Cecilia Jonebäck (Hecksher) Hecksher introduces a Fuel Switch Route for Less-than-Container Load (LCL) imports from Shanghai to Gothenburg, where verified maritime biofuel insets are applied to reduce the fossil emissions associated with these shipments. The initiative, part of the Greencarrier Blue
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen’s Industry Horizons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Iogen provides compelling reflections on achieving commercial success in biofuels, noting that market opportunities, not just technology, drive breakthroughs. The most ambitious vision is the integration of 2G biofuel processes with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). This
November 24, 2025 Read Full Article
New Tide for Marine Propulsion
(Biofuels International) Biofuels are emerging as one of the most promising green alternatives to conventional marine fuels. Their production from renewable feedstocks significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with fossil fuel alternatives, and many biofuels are “drop-in” compatible. Stringent regulations like the
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Spring GDS’s Book & Claim Solution for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Spring GDS) Spring GDS is launching its’ Book & Claim solution to reduce emissions from air transport in November 2025. Following the success of our HVO100 biofuel initiative that reduces road transport emissions by up to 90 %, we’re expanding our sustainability focus
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Data Centers’ Use of Diesel Generators for Backup Power Is Commonplace—and Problematic
by Arcelia Martin (Inside Climate News) Energy analysts and environmentalists say diesel generators are expensive, noisy, highly polluting and exempt from Clean Air Act regulations in times of energy “emergencies.” ... In order to ensure five nines, data center developers secure power in
November 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Fleet Footed with HVO
(Dover Fueling Solutions/Biofuels International) While electric vehicles (EVs) and those powered by hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) dominate long-term strategy, many fleet operators are making carbon savings with a fuel that works today. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is now in use
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Facing the Challenges in North America
(Biofuels International) This has been a challenging year for the US biodiesel industry with domestic production running about 70% down on 2024 levels, albeit with some upsides for producers to celebrate concerning the sector’s longer-term future. Tax changes and policy uncertainties are
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Infraestrutura, Wilson Sons Achieve Historic All-HVO Tugboat Operation
(Vast Infraestrutura/Bunker Market) In a pioneering step toward maritime decarbonization, Vast Infraestrutura successfully carried out Brazil’s first operation where all tugboats involved in a maritime maneuver were powered entirely by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The historic operation took place on October
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany and Netherlands Consider Policy Shifts that Could Reshape European Biodiesel Demand
by Gehrman Kosenkov (Vesper) European biodiesel markets face potential restructuring following policy discussions in Germany and the Netherlands that could significantly alter how advanced biofuels are counted toward renewable energy targets. Germany is considering ending double counting for advanced biofuels in its greenhouse gas quota
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Groundbreaking Ceremony of the New Biorefinery by PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
(PETRONAS) `Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The biorefinery will have a processing
November 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial
(Birmingham Airport) Birmingham Airport Celebrates Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial -- The regional transport hub has been trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable alternative to diesel in 32 works and grounds vehicles onsite to reduce vehicle emissions by
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Marine Institute Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Roadmap 2025
(Marine Institute) The Marine Institute has launched its Climate Action Roadmap 2025 outlining the organisation’s ambitious plans and progress in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction across its operations. The Marine Institute’s Climate Action Roadmap 2025 reflects the Institute’s structured and proactive approach to meeting sustainability
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The New Commodity Frontier: Why London Investors Are Backing Waste-Based Biofeedstocks
by Sarah Dunsby (LondonLovesBusiness) As global markets shift from fossil fuels to renewables, London’s financial elite are scouting an unlikely new asset: waste. Specifically, waste-based biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats, and organic residues are the core ingredients
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BMW Group Demands HVO100-Only Vehicles Be Included in Fleet Legislation
(BMW Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The BMW Group used its presence at the “Fleet Europe Days” Oct. 22-23 in Luxembourg to show fleet operators ways to decarbonize their fleets. In addition to fully electrified vehicles, the focus was on fuels based on renewable
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
HVO Biofuel: Critical in Ireland’s Sustainable Home Heating Transition – Grant Vortex Condensing Boilers
(Construction News) As the construction sector works to reduce its carbon footprint, questions about the future of home heating have become more urgent. While renewable technologies like Grant’s Aerona R290 air-to-water, air-source heat pump are already proving successful in new build
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive: HVO Diesel Biofuel for Maritime Transport Is Available in the Ports of Genoa and Ravenna
(Eni) Enilive, a company specializing in mobility products and services, announces that its marine HVO diesel biofuel, made from 100% renewable raw materials, is now available for direct delivery from the depot to ships via barge in the ports of Genoa
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
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