In Malaysia, the Malaysia Reserve newspaper reports that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board will begin an official reference price for used cooking oil during the first quarter of this year to help support fair trading practices and help small players especially escape price manipulation due to misinformation. Although palm oil is a key feedstock for […]
In the UK, Kent Online reports the Syntech Biofuel facility has been given permission from the Medway Council to build a 1,600 sq/m production building and associated infrastructure extension to convert used cooking oil into biofuel. The $65.1 million project will provide fuel for the building sector, in this case specifically for the Lower Thames […]
In Germany, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays, with housing made from plastic that consists of 70 percent bio-based material – derived from biomass waste. The Akulon® K225-KS B-MB plastic was developed by Envalior, a world leader in a wide range of industries by designing and developing high-quality sustainable solutions, […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. An International Council on Clean Transportation research brief examines how the Indonesian government could establish a Used Cooking Oil Fund (UCOF) to support SAF production through export levy […]
In Georgia, Eazy Grease announced completion of its strategic merger with Liquid Recovery Solutions, establishing the company as the emerging leader in multi-regional used cooking oil collection with a 9-state operational platform. This transformation creates one of the largest independent UCO collection network spanning Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New […]
In the UK, Olleco announced the opening of its second used cooking oil processing plant in 2025. The new facility, located on the Thames estuary, is set to continue to expand the volume that Olleco processes in the UK. Both the facilities feature cutting-edge technology designed to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Along with […]
UAE, Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO). The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which poses environmental and public health risks, converting it […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app (Lootah Biofuels) for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO). The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries. The move aims to help attain a new mandate starting from this year, of mixing 40% of palm oil-based fuel with diesel fuel, […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports Indonesia has decided to limit exports of used cooking oil as well as palm oil residue such as palm oil mill effluent in an effort to retain sufficient feedstock in the country to achieve its new 40% blending mandate. As the levy lobbed on crude palm oil exports are used to […]
