In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that marine fuels supplier Burando Energies, cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), and energy company World Fuel Services have entered into a strategic collaboration to supply sustainable marine fuels in the Netherlands. The collaboration seeks to provide biofuels for NCLH’s three brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, […]
In China, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly in selecting the right feedstocks that don’t compete with food supplies. A groundbreaking comprehensive review reveals how artificial neural networks (ANNs) and deep learning technologies are revolutionizing this field, offering unprecedented solutions to longstanding challenges. Traditional biodiesel production relies heavily on edible crops […]
In China, the South China Morning Post newspaper reports EcoCeres has voiced concerns about the European Union’s treatment of biodiesel imports from China that aims to prohibit fraudulent trade. The company’s CEO says the way the new rules are written is discriminatory to product coming from outside the EU. He says the current system is […]
In the UAE, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BiOD Technology FZCO, a subsidiary of DUBAL Holding, marking a major stride toward advancing environmental sustainability and fostering a circular economy in the emirate. The agreement outlines strategic cooperation focused on converting used cooking oils (UCO) and fats, oils, and grease (FOG) […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is taking action to address these issues. Nevertheless, the information gathered did not allow […]
In the UK, Greenergy will begin consultation on a proposal to cease production at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire. Despite significant cost reductions to improve the plant’s viability, the Immingham plant has continued to be negatively impacted by market factors, including slower increases in the UK’s biofuels blending mandates compared to European countries and […]
In the UK, Argent Fuels has expanded access to its High Blend Biodiesel to supply bus, coach, HGV fleets and rail in the south of the UK. As part of Argent Energy, Argent Fuels produces its own waste-based biodiesel, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil diesel. In 2008, it became the first UK business to […]
In the UAE, the Times of India newspaper reports that hypermarket giant Lulu has, together with Neutral Fuels, begun running its domestic fleet on biodiesel produced from used cooking oil collected at its stores. Lulu has an extensive network of in-store kitchens, restaurants, food courts, and catering partners from which it sources its UCO for […]
In Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reports the Business Environment Council says the European Union’s high tariff trade barriers on imports of biodiesel from China actually provides a key opportunity for the island to boost its consumption of renewable fuels. More than 90% of the island’s biodiesel production is currently exported but since […]
In Washington, the Energy Information Administration says U.S. production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) because of uncertainty related to federal biofuel tax credits and negative profit margins. Its forecast production of both fuels to increase as the year progresses but biodiesel production to remain less than […]
