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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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Dutch biofuel producer Sunoil Biodiesel has secured regulatory approval to supply its sustainable fuels in Belgium, marking a significant step in the company’s widening European footprint. The authorisation adds Belgium to a growing list of markets where Sunoil is permitted to distribute its waste‑based biodiesel products. Sunoil said entering any new market requires more than commercial...
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Soybean crush demand remained firm in July as processors continued to benefit from bullish margins and solid product uptake across the domestic market, Brownfield has reported. Soybean crush demand remained firm in July as processors continued to benefit from bullish margins and solid product uptake across the domestic market. According to the USDA, 222 million bushels of soybeans were crushed...
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Following strong export performance in the 2024/25 season – representing the second-highest level since the turn of the century – Germany's rapeseed oil exports are showing a general downward trend in 2025/26. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, export volumes reached 1.11 million tonnes, marking a decline of around 14.4% compared with the 1.30 million tonnes...
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The Trump administration is exploring measures to protect US farmers from the potential impact of an expanded biofuel waiver programme for oil refiners, according to reports. The move comes amid concerns that granting additional exemptions could reduce demand for ethanol and biodiesel, key markets for American agricultural producers. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), refiners are...
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EWABA member Argent Energy is demonstrating the immediate potential of waste-based biodiesel through its collaboration with Stagecoach Group Limited. Throughout 2025, Stagecoach used Argent’s Dieselite higher biodiesel blend across 7,000 buses in 18 regions and more than 100 depots, achieving an annual reduction of 61,261 tonnes of CO₂ compared with fossil diesel. The initiative shows what...
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved biofuel compliance exemptions worth an estimated $1.76 billion (€1.52 billion) for a number of smaller oil refiners, marking a significant development in the administration’s approach to renewable fuel policy. The exemptions relieve qualifying refiners of their obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a programme designed...
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Asia’s development potential as a biofuels production resource continues to grow, driven by ambitious energy transition objectives and equally bold net zero targets. While hugely diverse and progressive, however, the region could never be termed a risk-free, or even low-risk, investment environment. There is, nevertheless, much to recommend it as a focus for advancing renewable fuels...
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In the past decade, there has been a lot of technological advancements in motor vehicles that run on renewable energy sources. The increasing threat of fossil fuel depletion coupled with the need to maintain renewable sources continues to push for the demand for biofuel. We live in a world where the global market for biofuels and renewable sources continues to grow in order to maintain the...
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GATX Rail Europe is to supply 450 new tank cars to Rosneft Deutschland as the rail lessor expands its long-standing relationship with the German oil group and seeks to support flows of refined petroleum products across Europe. The contract covers GATX’s type 1698 tank cars, with deliveries scheduled in three batches from September 2026. The final wagons are expected to enter service by the end...
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Laurent Donceel has now joined ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association, as its new Secretary General. Donceel has significant experience in the EU policy arena focused on transport and energy, most recently as Director at Hydrogen Europe. He has also worked as acting managing director of Airlines for Europe A4E and held senior positions with public affairs...
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A new report from the US Department of Energy shows that E15 petrol is delivering meaningful savings for motorists, with prices averaging $0.47 per gallon (€0.43) below standard E10 – an 11.5% discount. Based on real‑world retail data, the DOE also found that E15 is 8% cheaper on an energy‑equivalent basis, meaning drivers pay less per mile travelled when choosing the higher‑ethanol...
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The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released a new report offering a practical framework to help shipowners verify both the quantity and integrity of marine biofuel deliveries. The guidance aims to address inconsistencies in supply‑chain measurement that can undermine confidence in biofuel uptake across the maritime sector. The report outlines methods for improving...
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