On August 22, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) published the Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) for its anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel was being dumped at unfairly low prices, causing material…
The European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA) is pushing for the rapid adoption of the Union Database (UDB) to ensure the sustainability and traceability of biofuels across the EU. The database is designed to prevent fraudulent imports by recording…
Indonesia has stepped up pressure on the European Union to immediately remove countervailing duties on biodiesel imports, following a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that sided with Jakarta on several key claims. The world’s largest palm oil exporter argued in…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a ruling that supports Indonesia in its dispute with the European Union (EU) over countervailing duties on biodiesel imports. The case, initiated by Indonesia in 2023, challenged the EU’s decision to impose tariffs…
Lloyd’s Register’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insights report finds that despite growing fuel diversity and tighter environmental regulations, global marine fuel quality remained resilient in the first half of 2025. Improved testing, data sharing, and operational practices are helping shipowners adapt…
Indonesia will proceed with its plan to raise the palm oil content in biodiesel to 50% (B50), but the rollout is unlikely to begin in January 2026, according to senior energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi. The new blend requires…
As the European Union accelerates its renewable energy transition, EcoCeres has released a position paper calling for a robust, transparent, and fraud-resistant verification system to uphold the integrity of sustainability claims in the biofuels sector. EcoCeres emphasizes that all biofuel…
Recently, Laos officially launched a pilot project to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil, aiming to foster innovative energy technologies and sustainable business models. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented in partnership with the Lao Ministry of…
CIMB Securities, a leading investment bank in Indonesia, recently published a study suggesting that if the Indonesian government implements the B50 biodiesel mandate, domestic palm oil consumption could rise by approximately 3 million tonnes. This increase would represent about 6.2%…
On July 18, the European Commission announced the conclusion of its investigation into Chinese biodiesel imports, stating that no fraudulent behavior was identified. However, the investigation did uncover systemic weaknesses in the certification process, prompting the EU to strengthen its…