In Washington state, a new report from the state’s Department of Enterprise Services shows that during 2024, state agencies, including universities, bought just under 1.55 million gallons of biodiesel, representing 8.45% of all fuel purchased to power diesel vehicles, vessels, equipment, and fire boilers to heat and power facilities in Washington. This is a 1.04% […]
In Washington, the Energy Information Administration says U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the loss of tax credits for imported biofuels and generally lower domestic consumption of these fuels. Renewable diesel […]
In Brazil, on August 28, Vast Infraestrutura announced the start of construction on a new 40,000-cubic-meter tank farm at the Terminal de Líquidos do Açu, a facility it has operated since October 2024 in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Backed by R$250 million in investment, the project will support expanded handling and storage of […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Indonesia called on the European Union to immediately lift countervailing duties on biofuel imports after the World Trade Organization upheld several of Jakarta’s key demands in a complaint to the trade body. Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono issued a statement saying the association fully welcomed the […]
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 […]
