Tag: biofuels

BTG Bioliquids, NanosTech partner to deliver end-to-end advanced biofuels solution

September 7, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, BTG Bioliquids BV (BTL), and NanosTech Technology & Innovations (NanosTech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver a fully integrated solution to produce advanced, drop-in biofuels. The partnership combines BTL’s fast pyrolysis technology, which converts sustainable biomass into bio-oil, with NanosTech’s proprietary Aquaprocessing (AQP) platform, which upgrades bio-oils into refinery-ready […]

Shell confirms it will not restart construction of Rotterdam biofuels plant

September 7, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, Shell Nederland Raffinaderij, a subsidiary of Shell, said it has decided not to restart construction of its planned biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam, which began in 2022. Following an in-depth commercial and technical evaluation to reassess the project’s competitiveness, Shell will no longer proceed with the […]

Japan to begin slowly implementing 10% biofuels blending from 2028

May 21, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Japan, Kyodo News reports the government will introduce 10% biofuel blends in different regions of the country from 2028 as it works to ramp up to nationwide roll out in 2030. The idea is to then boost to 20% a decade later. Where the blend is introduced will be decided this fall based on […]

Argus launches chemical tankers freight service to understand biofuels shipping

May 19, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, Argus has launched a new freight service which offers global pricing and market intelligence for biofuels, associated feedstocks and chemicals. The world’s appetite for biofuels is growing fast as energy market participants move to meet net zero obligations and commitments, and to diversify sources of supply. The biofuels complex includes commodities ranging […]

Trump Administration pushes biofuels and oil industries to hammer out future policy together

March 27, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Reuters reports the Trump Administration has told the biofuels and petroleum industries to hash out their joint vision of the future of biofuels blending to make it easier for the administration to put it into place. Two meetings have already been held, including one the American Petroleum Institute hosted last week, with discussions […]

Bill aims to steer biofuels into global shipping

March 12, 2025 | Jim Kendrick

In Washington, D.C., Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow companies to retain Renewable Identification Number credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard for biofuels used in international shipping, they announced. “Expanding the use of biofuels like renewable diesel strengthens American […]

Paulig switches to biofuels for all ocean imports

February 26, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Estonia, Paulig has established long-term partnerships with multiple logistics carriers to switch to biofuel option for all ocean imports, reducing its ocean freight emissions by 90% and saving approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. Paulig’s main ocean imports include green coffee and spices, which represent approximately 80% of Paulig’s total shipments. This […]

Shipping companies push against crop-based biofuels

February 23, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd, compatriot environmental association NABU and a number of other companies have jointly called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to remove ‘unsustainable’ biofuels from its list of alternative fuels. “Biofuels are a fatal mistake that must be stopped as soon as possible. Fuels […]

Uni-Fuels gets ISCC certifications to accelerate sustainable marine fuel trading

February 16, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based provider of marine fuel solutions Uni-Fuels has received both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). Specifically, the ISCC certifications ensure that the biofuels traded by Uni-Fuels Singapore meet the requirements of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), including […]

Northern Ireland seeks views on potential role of biofuels

January 5, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half […]

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