EU finalizes decision to impose anti-dumping duties on biodiesel and initiates monitoring of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) imports

The European Commission has finalized its decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel and has begun tracking imports of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The EU had previously imposed provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese producers in August 2024 and confirmed new final measures on February 10, 2025, lowering duties against […]

Airbase pilot SAF in Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has initiated a 12-month pilot program utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria. This program represents a significant step in the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) commitment to strengthening energy resilience and advancing climate mitigation strategies, as outlined in the Defence Strategy 2024. The initiative […]

Moeve supplies SAF to Norwegian

Moeve and Norwegian Air have signed an agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of air travel between Spain and the Nordic region by promoting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Under this contract, Norwegian Air will utilize SAF supplied by Moeve for flights departing from Las Palmas Airport in Spain to Nordic destinations, primarily Norway […]

Building an ASEAN Biofuel Storage and Export Center

On February 7, BAC Renewable Energy (BAC RE) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with Dovechem Group of Singapore and TLP Terminals (TLPT), the operator of the Tanjung Langsat Port, for the development of the “BAC RE ASEAN Biofuel Storage and Export Center” in Tanjung Langsat Port, Johor, Malaysia. “BAC RE BAC RE said […]

European Commission adopts ETS support system rules to accelerate SAF use

The European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation on February 6 aimed at accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and establishing and financing the relevant support systems for this purpose. The regulation was introduced to implement the economy-wide target set out in the European Climate Act to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by […]

Indonesia’s crude palm oil export tax hike will make Malaysian crude palm oil more competitive

Industry experts believe that Indonesia’s decision to raise export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) will boost demand for Malaysian CPO, making its price more competitive. According to Dar Securities, Malaysia could see increased palm oil demand if Indonesia proceeds with plans to raise export taxes to support higher biodiesel blending requirements. The firm noted […]

Renewable diesel expansion project undergoing final commissioning

Chevron Corporation reported fourth quarter financial results on January 31st. During the earnings call, company officials confirmed that the renewable diesel expansion project at the biorefinery in Geismar, Louisiana, is in the final stages of commissioning. The Geismar expansion project has been moving forward for several years with plans to increase the plant’s renewable diesel […]

Plans for $600 million renewable fuel center put on hold

BP has suspended plans to build a $600 million renewable fuels center at its decommissioned Perth refinery. One of the reasons the project has been put on hold is that the developer is reassessing the level of demand and return on investment. BP said it would adjust the delivery cadence of the Quinana renewable fuels […]

FutureFuel Announces Overhaul to Continue Through February 2025

(NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced certain matters relating to its biodiesel production. production. In late December 2024, FutureFuel initiated an annual maintenance and overhaul of its biodiesel plant. The overhaul proved to be more extensive than anticipated. As a result, the Company currently […]

Petrobras B24 Receives ISCC EU RED Certification

January 31 – Petrobras has received the international ISCC EU RED certification for the commercialization of renewable-content marine fuels at the Rio Grande Terminal (TERIG) in Rio Grande do Sul state. Petrobras produces VLS (Very Low Sulfur) B24, a blend of fossil-based fuels with 24% biodiesel, and in July 2024, Petrobras became the first company […]