Singapore and Australia join forces to advance SAF

Singapore and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), biofuels, and other clean energy initiatives. The announcement was made on October 8 during the 10th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Canberra, where both nations unveiled the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP 2.0). Singapore currently leads the biofuel sector in the region, […]

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Exolum Invests £4.5 Million to Build UK’s First Independent SAF Blending Facility

On October 15, European energy logistics company Exolum announced a £4.5 million ($6 million) investment to build the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in southwest England. The project marks the first step in creating a national SAF blending hub network to support the country’s transition toward greener aviation. […]

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India to Launch SAF Pilot Project at Delhi Airport

According to ChiniMandi, India is preparing to launch a pilot project to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) recently received certification to produce SAF at its Panipat refinery, paving the way for domestic production. The SAF blend will be developed using the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty […]

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South Korean Refiners Accelerate SAF Production Ahead of 2027 Mandate

As South Korea’s 2027 deadline for mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all commercial flights approaches, major refiners are ramping up production while urging government support for early infrastructure investment. According to the roadmap released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, airlines must […]

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Indonesia Accelerates B50 Biodiesel Plan to Cut Diesel Imports by 2026

Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the country is accelerating plans to implement the B50 biodiesel program by 2026, which will mandate a 50% blend of palm oil–based biofuel in diesel. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia currently enforces a B40 policy and intends to raise the blending ratio to 45% before […]

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EU and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal as Palm Oil Faces Deforestation Scrutiny

According to Deutsche Welle, Indonesia and the European Union have signed the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in Bali, marking a new chapter in trade relations. Palm oil exports were one of the most contentious issues during negotiations. EU officials stated that palm oil production is a major contributor to deforestation and pollution. Both […]

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EU Appeals WTO Panel Ruling on Indonesian Biodiesel Duties

The European Union has appealed the WTO panel report in the case concerning EU countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel imports (DS618). The decision was announced during a WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting in Geneva, following the report’s circulation to members on August 22, 2025. Indonesia expressed regret over the appeal, noting that the WTO Appellate […]

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The EU has appealed the panel’s ruling in its dispute over Indonesia’s biodiesel import tariffs.

The European Union has notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case initiated by Indonesia, “EU – Anti-Subsidy Duty on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia” (DS618). WTO members were informed of this appeal at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on September 26. The panel report was circulated to WTO members on […]

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