Biodiesel

IEA predicts 20 per cent growth in renewable fuels by 2030

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its annual Renewable Energy Market Report on 9 October, which for the first time includes a section dedicated to renewable fuels, outlining the projected… Read more

by biofuels • October 11, 2024

Biodiesel

Brazil’s President signs Fuel of the Future law

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Oct. 8 the Fuel of the Future law, what the Brazilian government is calling “the largest decarbonization program in the transportation and… Read more

by biofuels • October 10, 2024

Feedstock

bio-polypropylene produced from UCO

Global bio-polymer producer Braskem has launched a bio-polypropylene (bio-PP) product produced from used cooking oil (UCO). Sold under the brand name WENEW, the product was aimed at the restaurant and… Read more

by biofuels • October 9, 2024

Biodiesel

US biodiesel exports exceed imports in August

The U.S. exported 81,957.1 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in August, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Oct. 8.… Read more

by biofuels • October 9, 2024

Biodiesel

European Commission OKs Romania’s $550M aid scheme to boost biofuel investment

The European Commission has approved a €500 million aid scheme to support investments in new biofuel production capacities. The scheme was approved under Temporary crisis and transition framework (TCTF) for… Read more

by biofuels • October 8, 2024

SAF

Philippines DOT welcomes Airbus in sustainable aviation fuel study

The Philippines Department of Transportation welcomed Oct. 3 the support of aerospace company Airbus in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem through the Philippine SAF Feasibility Study.… Read more

by biofuels • October 8, 2024

Biodiesel

Wan Hai Lines receives its 1st delivery of B24 marine biofuel in Singapore

KPI OceanConnect announced Oct. 7 the successful delivery of B24 marine biofuel to Wan Hai Lines’ container vessel, Wan Hai 510, with SK Energy International as the physical supplier of… Read more

by biofuels • October 8, 2024

HVO

Aldi to supply HVO to over 30% of UK truck fleet

Aldi announced on September 27th that it plans to convert more than 30% of its HGVs in the UK to run on Hydrogen Vegetable Oil (HVO), or renewable diesel. The… Read more

by biofuels • October 7, 2024

Biodiesel

China Fujian Marine Biofuel Oil (B24) Refueling Successful

On September 30th, under the joint promotion of Xiamen Maritime Bureau, Xiamen Port Authority, Xiamen Customs and other departments and units, China Ship Bunker Company Limited’s bunker ship “Hongxin 106”… Read more

by biofuels • October 7, 2024

HVO

First waste-to-energy plant using HVO to be built

Encyclis has announced the successful completion of the UK’s first pilot project to use sustainably hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in waste-to-energy incineration. This breakthrough results from a 12-month research and… Read more

by biofuels • October 7, 2024