In Singapore, as announced previously on last November, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will start the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy for all Origin-Destination passengers and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from January 1, 2027, for tickets or services sold from October 1, 2026. The SAF Levy must be reflected as […]
In France, Haffner Energy launched SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas. With feedstock available at less than 20% of the cost of the oils used in HEFA/HVO pathways, together with […]
In Germany, government efforts to reduce exposure to oil supply disruptions by rapidly expanding biofuel use risk shifting pressure onto forests and food markets, according to new research from Chatham House conducted in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Expanded biofuel mandates and targets could create 36 million hectares of additional cropland pressure by […]
In Indonesia, the IDN Times reports PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) affirmed its commitment to support the smooth distribution of biodiesel to all regions of Indonesia through safe, reliable, and integrated maritime services. PTK said that integrated marine operations are key in maintaining energy supply between islands while supporting the growth of the national biodiesel […]
In Belgium, the European Commission recently approved grants worth €125.81 million to finance works actions on three Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) projects. Two of the awards relate to German-Polish district heating projects and the third is to support coordination of a cross-border onshore wind park near the Latvia–Lithuania border. Funded through the EU budget’s Connecting Europe […]
In the Netherlands, the Financial Times reports marine biodiesel prices in Rotterdam have fallen sharply as suppliers seek to meet European emissions-reduction requirements. The price reportedly reached a record low of about $985 per metric ton, down from roughly $1,388 in July, before recovering to around $1,240. At the same time, marine gasoil climbed to […]
In North Carolina, Montauk Renewables, Inc celebrated the official opening of the company’s Turkey, NC facility. The project represents a $200 million capital investment and commitment to rural North Carolina. “As of the end of August, we have entered into long-term agreements with over 80 separate farming locations, providing us access to more than 415,000 […]
In China, the Manifold Times reports PetroChina International has blended more than 30,000 metric tons of marine biofuel since completing China’s first marine-biofuel blending operation in March. The company is conducting the work at its Aoshan base in the China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone, using its storage and logistics infrastructure. Its latest product, B24 […]
In South Korea, researchers from Chonnam National University, South Korea have found that the environmental impact of biodiesel varies dramatically depending on its feedstock and production pathway. Using a life-cycle assessment of five biodiesel feedstocks, the study published in Applied Energy, shows why climate emissions and air pollution both need to be considered when evaluating […]
In the UK, Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) has expressed deep concern following the Government’s decision not to implement the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommended anti-subsidy measures on imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from the United States. Following an extensive investigation, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) concluded that imports of US HVO were subsidised and […]
