Argentina’s biodiesel industry is facing one of its worst crises in years. According to the Rosario Board of Trade, production and exports have collapsed to historic lows. By August 2025, total biodiesel sales reached only 640,000 tons — the lowest since 2008 — while exports plunged 52% year-on-year to just 14,000 tons. Once a major […]
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is considering new export restrictions on crude palm oil (CPO) as part of its plan to expand domestic biodiesel production. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced on October 14 that the government may regulate exports to ensure sufficient supply for the upcoming B50 mandate, which will raise the palm […]
Indonesia is exploring ways to integrate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with Used Cooking Oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. A recent briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggests that the government could establish a Used Cooking Oil Fund (UCOF), financed through export levies, similar to the […]
Singapore and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), biofuels, and other clean energy initiatives. The announcement was made on October 8 during the 10th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Canberra, where both nations unveiled the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP 2.0). Singapore currently leads the biofuel sector in the region, […]
On October 15, European energy logistics company Exolum announced a £4.5 million ($6 million) investment to build the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in southwest England. The project marks the first step in creating a national SAF blending hub network to support the country’s transition toward greener aviation. […]
Indonesia is moving closer to finalizing its plan to implement a 50% biodiesel blend (B50) by the second half of 2026, aiming to eliminate diesel imports entirely. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that B50 has undergone three rounds of testing and is now in its final stage, which will take six to […]
According to ChiniMandi, India is preparing to launch a pilot project to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) recently received certification to produce SAF at its Panipat refinery, paving the way for domestic production. The SAF blend will be developed using the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty […]
As South Korea’s 2027 deadline for mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all commercial flights approaches, major refiners are ramping up production while urging government support for early infrastructure investment. According to the roadmap released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, airlines must […]
Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the country is accelerating plans to implement the B50 biodiesel program by 2026, which will mandate a 50% blend of palm oil–based biofuel in diesel. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia currently enforces a B40 policy and intends to raise the blending ratio to 45% before […]
According to Deutsche Welle, Indonesia and the European Union have signed the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in Bali, marking a new chapter in trade relations. Palm oil exports were one of the most contentious issues during negotiations. EU officials stated that palm oil production is a major contributor to deforestation and pollution. Both […]