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The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) has welcomed the Federal Cabinet’s decision to amend the Biomass Electricity Sustainability Regulation (BioSt‑NachV) and the Biofuel Sustainability Regulation (Biokraft‑NachV), describing it as a decisive and forward‑looking step in preventing fraud and reinforcing confidence in sustainably certified biofuels. The amendment...
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Petrobras subsidiary Transpetro is entering the road transport sector. Best-known for its tanker vessel operations to ship Brazil’s crude oil, Transpetro is investing R$43 million (€7 million) and buying 33 road tankers powered by Diesel R to transport more than 50,000 tonnes of fuel a month around the South American giant. The road tanker service is scheduled to start operating in...
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Argent Energy has taken an important step in its ongoing work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s near-term and net-zero emissions-reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation supports Argent Energy’s commitment to reducing emissions across the business and achieving net-zero by 2050. Argent Energy has committed to...
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The first quarter of this year was characterised by the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil markets and leading to extreme volatility in the crude oil and oil products prices. This particular disruption adds to multiple changes that were already facing the renewable energy industry last year,...
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Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has stepped up its campaign for changes to European feedstock certification rules, arguing that current regulations are preventing millions of tonnes of sustainable biomass from entering the biofuels supply chain. According to Samuel Maubanc, head of public and regulatory affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Neste, Europe could unlock up to 27...
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For Amafilter®, part of Filtration Group, 2026 has been a landmark year. The business has not only continued to strengthen its position within the rapidly growing renewable fuels market, but it has also entered a significant new chapter following Parker Hannifin’s recent acquisition of Filtration Group. For customers, it means access to an even broader portfolio of filtration solutions,...
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of next generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Beacon over three years with deliveries commencing in 2028. SIA is the first airline to purchase SAF produced at Project Beacon, Aether’s commercial production facility, which is being developed at Aster’s refining complex on Pulau Bukom in...
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Renewable diesel producer Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) reported robust third-quarter operating performance, shipping nearly 315 million gallons of renewable fuels during the three months to September, according to an update released by joint venture partner Darling Ingredients. The business, jointly owned by Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy Corporation, sold or shipped 314.9 million gallons...
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US biofuels producer Paul Bloom-led Gevo, Inc. has announced its first multi-year carbon removal credit supply agreement through carbon marketplace CEEZER, marking another step in the company's strategy to generate value from both low-carbon fuels and carbon management. The agreement will see carbon dioxide removal credits supplied from Gevo North Dakota, one of the first commercial bioenergy...
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UPM has officially inaugurated its €1.37 billion biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, a landmark investment that strengthens Europe’s renewable fuels and bio-based chemicals sector. The Finnish giant said the facility is now ramping up production, with enzymatic hydrolysis and lignin-derived speciality chemicals already operating steadily as commercial sales increase. With an annual production...
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VAROPreem announced its new VAROPreem Value Growth Strategy for the next five years, following the successful delivery of the ONE VARO Transformation strategy 18 months ahead of schedule. The new strategy focuses on using the scale, capabilities and integrated value chain created through the combination of VARO and Preem to deliver growth and value creation while ensuring resilient, secure and...
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Moeve and Galp have decided to end discussions regarding the potential combination of their downstream businesses in the Iberian Peninsula to create two independent platforms. Moeve and Galp did not reach final terms that met their respective strategic and financial criteria to support an enduring and value-accretive partnership. Moeve is a major Iberian energy company, with a strong refining...
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Biofuels Partners (BFP) has signed a collaboration agreement with Jianglan Bio‑Energy to expand international cooperation across used cooking oil (UCO), hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The partnership is built on shared priorities of transparent sourcing, verified sustainability and dependable commercial relationships. Jianglan Bio‑Energy brings...
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