In Germany, German foreign trade in biodiesel is picking up some momentum in 2026. Both exports and imports are gaining momentum. The Netherlands remains the focal point with the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a rising foreign trade in biodiesel is looming for the year 2026. In the first […]
In the Netherlands, Birjo II, owned by DK Shipping, is a large barge used for transporting biofuels on Dutch inland waterways. It is primarily used for transporting biodiesel from Sunoil’s production facility in Kampen to its storage locations, while also carrying out direct deliveries to customers. By transitioning from fossil fuel to B100, the barge […]
In Washington, EnergyNow reports U.S. biodiesel producers are struggling to expand output fast enough to meet the Trump administration’s biofuel ambitions. In May, plants operated at roughly 77% of capacity, below the EPA’s assumption of 90% utilization for its mandates. Producers generated 736 million biomass-based diesel RINs, compared with about 915 million needed that month, […]
In Brazil, Platts reports Brazilian biodiesel producers are increasingly pursuing export markets to diversify sales amid domestic uncertainty, including delays to planned blending-mandate increases and rising idle capacity. Overseas buyers may also offer premiums for lower-carbon, waste-based biodiesel, although producers face certification requirements and higher freight costs linked to geopolitical tensions. Brazil exported about 76,000 […]
In India, the ScanX reports Kotyark Industries has received a biodiesel supply order worth $20.0 million from Indian Oil Corporation under a joint public-sector oil company tender. The allocation represents part of a larger $161.4 million contract awarded under the June 2026 biodiesel procurement cycle, with deliveries scheduled over 92 days. The order follows earlier […]
In India, Universal Biofuels secured allocations to supply more than 18 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) during a three-month period, which is expected to generate approximately $17 million in revenue. In addition to OMC customers, Universal is supplying private commercial customers with distilled biodiesel. Additional OMC fuel supply […]
In Brazil, Correio do Povo reports the GDP of the soybean and biodiesel chain in Brazil can advance 6.87% this year, and reach more than R$ 662 billion. This was what was found by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), of Esalq/USP, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries […]
In South Korea, Chosun newspaper reports South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has launched sanction proceedings against seven biodiesel producers accused of colluding on biodiesel and bio-heavy oil bids for more than 11 years. The investigation covers contracts worth about $7.1 billion (9.7 trillion won), with authorities alleging the companies coordinated bids and supply volumes in […]
In Malaysia, the Malaysian Reserve newspaper says the government estimates that increasing biodiesel blends from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah will reduce annual diesel consumption by about 334,139 metric tons, equivalent to nearly 386.7 million liters. The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities said the higher blends would extend the country’s […]
In Argentina, Rosario 3 reports Essential Energy Holding has begun to develop advanced biodiesel formulas aimed at supplying maritime and river navigation. This initiative seeks to transform the consumption matrix of ships operating on the waterway. The technical development and elaboration operations are concentrated in two strategic units located in the productive heart of Santa […]
