In the Philippines, D&L Industries, Inc., the parent company of the country’s largest biodiesel maker Chemrez Technologies Inc., is ready to repurpose its existing factory lines in Quezon City to cater to the higher biofuel demand in the country with the implementation of a Department of Energy (DOE) circular starting Oct. 1. Chemrez president Dean […]
In China, Palm Oil Magazine reports Quantum Commodity Intelligence data shows biodiesel exports to Europe fell 91% in July compared to June at just 9,835 metric tons following the imposition of anti-dumping duties by the European Commission. That was the lowest level seen since April 2021. There are concerns however about gaps in the rules […]
In Colorado, barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The bio-derived diesel fuel in use today is blended into petroleum diesel at a relatively low […]
In Florida, Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) announced a significant milestone: the recycling of 1 billion pounds of used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Filta’s unique service model enhances commercial kitchen operations by micro-filtering cooking oil, deep cleaning fryers, and offering bin-free waste oil collection, all while ensuring the waste oil is recycled into biodiesel […]
In the UAE, dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced that all its non-electric vehicles and ground support equipment in Dubai now run exclusively on biodiesel. This shift, part of a collaboration with Dubai Airports and ENOC, is expected to reduce dnata’s carbon footprint by over 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent to […]
In Brazil, Agro Link reports the Brazilian Senate passed bill No. 528/2020, designed to expand the production and use of biodiesel and other biofuels like ethanol, green diesel, and biomethane. The bill, which now returns to the Chamber of Deputies for a final vote, is expected to attract investments between R$200 billion and R$250 billion. […]
In Denmark, the Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in its most recent report says there are several views on whether supply can meet demand for biodiesel due to the new FuelEU regulation. Industry experts they spoke to noted that it will be difficult for EU ports to procure and provide 600,000 metric […]
In China, Reuters reports that biodiesel producers are scrambling to find new markets outside the European Union as the trade block is expected to lob hefty duties of 12.8% and 36.4% on more than 40 Chinese producers. Eyes are on Asia to absorb the surplus biodiesel, particularly marine markets in China and Singapore as EU […]
In Malaysia, The Star reports Indonesia has started testing to prepare for the implementation of its “B50” biodiesel mandate, which aims to blend 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with conventional diesel. This initiative, set to build on the current B35 program, is one of the most ambitious biofuel mandates globally. The new mandate is part of […]
In India, The Hindu reports M11 Industries commenced operations at its biodiesel plant in Padubidri, Udupi district, Karnataka. The state-of-the-art facility, built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with an investment of ₹350 crore, is the largest of its kind in India, with a production capacity of 450 tonnes per day. The plant converts used […]
