In Canada, Unifor has signed a memorandum of understanding with Biidaaban Renewable Energy that opens the door for Local 593 members to return to work this summer at the Hamilton biodiesel facility, nearly a year after the plant’s previous owner moved to close it permanently. The agreement comes as the facility at Pier 14 in […]
In Malaysia, Platts reports Malaysia’s palm oil market is expected to tighten during the 2026-27 marketing year as El Niño-related dry weather reduces production while the country’s B15 biodiesel mandate boosts domestic demand, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Palm oil production is forecast to decline to 19.7 million metric tons, while domestic consumption […]
In the UK, Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. Biodiesel is commonly supplied for use as road transport fuel in the UK. The TRA started its review on 6 December 2024. The review looked at whether […]
In Canada, HOPA Ports and the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC), the entity representing the business development interests of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), have partnered to save a critical biodiesel production facility in Ontario from permanent closure. This effort is anchored by the development of a new Memorandum of […]
In Washington state, Imperium Renewables, Inc. closed the sale of Imperium’s assets, including Imperium Grays Harbor, LLC, to Renewable Energy Group (REGI). REG paid Imperium $15.0 million in cash and issued 1.675 million shares of REG common stock in exchange for substantially all of Imperium’s assets, including the 100-million-gallon nameplate biodiesel refinery and terminal at the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Cargill is assessing the feasibility of using beef tallow as a biodiesel feedstock in Brazil as U.S. tariffs make exports of the animal fat less attractive. The company currently does not use tallow in its biodiesel operations but is studying its potential, aided by the fact that one of the biodiesel […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% as traders reacted positively to Indonesia’s planned rollout of a 50% biodiesel blending mandate (B50) and ethanol-blended gasoline beginning July 1. The policy is expected to increase demand for palm oil, improving near-term market sentiment. Additional support came from stronger vegetable oil markets […]
In Belgium, European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its 2025-2026 Statistical Report, providing a comprehensive overview of biodiesel production, consumption, feedstock use, and trade developments across the EU. As the leading industry association for European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, EBB’s report offers insights into the role of biodiesel and bioSAF in […]
In Brazil, Bloomberg reports Brazil’s record soybean harvest and strong processing activity have created a surplus of soybean oil, driving exports sharply higher after delays in expanding the country’s biodiesel mandate. Although global soybean oil prices have surged this year, Brazilian export prices remain heavily discounted, especially at Paranaguá port. Exports rose 47% through April, […]
In Indonesia, Hydrocarbon Processing reports the country has consumed 3.4 billion liters of biodiesel under its current 40% blending mandate so far during this year, with the mandate set to rise to 50% on July 1, during which time there will be a three month transition period. Before the B50 mandate was set, the forecast […]
