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Canada’s Biofuels Production Incentive took effect on Jan.1

Canada’s Biofuels Production Incentive took effect on Jan.1

January 6, 2026 |

In Canada, “The Biofuels Production Incentive takes effect today, providing immediate support to protect Canadian biofuel production capacity and strengthen Canada’s energy security,” said Fred Ghatala, President of Advanced Biofuels Canada Association. “The Biofuels Production Incentive was announced by Prime Minister Carney on September 5, 2025, and (Jan. 1, 2026) marks the shift from policy […]

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Petrobras and Vale agree to a B15 deal for mining operations in Minas Gerais

Petrobras and Vale agree to a B15 deal for mining operations in Minas Gerais

January 5, 2026 |

In Brazil, Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel in operations of the mining company in Minas Gerais. The agreement involves the supply of diesel S10, produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the mandatory portion of biodiesel, currently at 15%. The agreement also provides for low-carbon business development opportunities, […]

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Argus launches daily assessments of Dutch renewable fuel ticket prices

Argus launches daily assessments of Dutch renewable fuel ticket prices

January 5, 2026 |

In the UK, Argus has launched a new suite of renewable fuel ticket prices for the Netherlands. The country is gearing up to implement the latest update to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and is switching over from mandating a specific share of renewable energy in transport to an overall emissions savings mandate. […]

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HPCL inaugurates UCO co-processing SAF demo at Visakh Refinery

HPCL inaugurates UCO co-processing SAF demo at Visakh Refinery

January 5, 2026 |

In India, HPCL has inaugurated the demonstration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production at Visakh Refinery through the co-processing of Used Cooking Oil in the Full Conversion Hydrocracker Unit. The initiative integrates bio-feedstock up to ASTM-permitted limits using existing refinery infrastructure, producing SAF that meets aviation fuel quality standards. With a roadmap to produce 10,000 […]

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Moeve teams with Pretium Renovables to develop 6 Spanish biomethane projects

Moeve teams with Pretium Renovables to develop 6 Spanish biomethane projects

January 5, 2026 |

In Spain, Moeve is taking a new step in its biomethane roadmap by signing a strategic agreement with Pretium Renovables to promote the development of this renewable gas in Spain. The energy company has brought in this company, which specializes in developing biomethane projects, as a strategic partner to promote between four and six new plants, each with […]

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EU-ETS compliance costs for ships hit 100% as of Jan. 1st

EU-ETS compliance costs for ships hit 100% as of Jan. 1st

January 5, 2026 |

In Belgium, Ship & Bunker reports that as of Jan. 1, EU Emissions Trading System compliance costs jumped by 45% to $319 per metric ton of marine fuel burned, up from about $220/mt on Dec. 31. When the EU-ETS came into effect in 2024, ship owners only had to pay about 40% of compliance costs, […]

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November soybean crush numbers higher on year

November soybean crush numbers higher on year

January 5, 2026 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports US Department of Agriculture data shows the soybean crush in November was 15 million bushels lower than in October, at 221 million bushels, but it still remained 11 million bushels higher than the same period last year. Compared to last November, soybean oil stocks are higher now while soybean […]

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ViGo Bioenergy acquires Drive Systems to boost bio-LNG availability in Belgium

ViGo Bioenergy acquires Drive Systems to boost bio-LNG availability in Belgium

January 5, 2026 |

In Belgium, ViGo Bioenergy has acquired Drive Systems, Belgium’s leading independent LNG station network. This strategic move will establish ViGo as the country’s largest provider of LNG for heavy transport, with an estimated 30% market share of LNG volumes sold. Drive Systems currently operates five high-quality stations across Flanders, servicing key transport routes through Antwerp […]

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German researchers seek carbon dioxide removal methods

German researchers seek carbon dioxide removal methods

January 5, 2026 |

In Germany, according to the Federal Climate Change Act, Germany is supposed to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. To do this, it is not sufficient to massively reduce emissions: A significant portion of CO₂ needs to be removed from the atmosphere as well. Over 100 scientists in the large-scale interdisciplinary program CDRterra, working in […]

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ANP Oks Petrobras to sell marine biofuel blends

ANP Oks Petrobras to sell marine biofuel blends

January 5, 2026 |

In Brazil, Eixos news agency reports the board of the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized Petrobras to sell marine diesel oil with renewable content. The decision retroacts to regularize the situation of operations that had already been taking place since November, and is valid until the agency regulates the […]

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