According to Oils & Fats International, citing a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is projected to fall to a record low of 1.2 billion liters, a 7% decline from the previous year. With domestic consumption remaining stable, exports are expected to shrink to just 340 million liters […]
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is preparing to raise its biofuel mandate to B50 (50% palm-based biodiesel) or a transitional B45 from 2026, with the final decision still under review. The policy reflects Jakarta’s ambition to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, and support the palm oil sector, which provides […]
On September 17, 2025, the Australian government announced a $1.1 billion AUD ($938 million SGD) investment over 10 years to develop the low-carbon fuel industry, welcomed by agricultural groups. The funding aims to boost private investment in biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels, increasing demand for feedstocks like canola, sugarcane, and sorghum. Australia, a major producer […]
On September 12, Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced a plan to implement a B45 biodiesel blend as a transitional step before adopting the B50 policy. This will increase the current mandatory palm oil blend from 40% (B40) to 45%, with a full transition to B50 planned for next year. The move reflects Indonesia’s cautious […]
At the inaugural Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels held in Osaka, Japan and Brazil jointly announced an ambitious goal to quadruple global annual use of sustainable fuels by 2035, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The meeting, co-chaired by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto, brought together representatives from more than […]
A senior executive from Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas said Southeast Asia is set to export surplus biofuels to Europe and other markets as regional production capacity exceeds demand. Speaking at the APPEC conference in Singapore, Ahmad Adly Alias, Petronas’ Vice President of Refining, Marketing and Trading, projected that Asia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed cutting renewable diesel credits for fuels made with imported feedstocks, sparking strong opposition from oil majors. ExxonMobil, Chevron, and independent producers like Diamond Green Diesel argue the plan would disrupt supply chains and penalize facilities built specifically to process imported waste oils and fats. They warn it would […]
Cosmo Oil announced on September 5 that it will launch a ship-to-ship (STS) biofuel bunkering project at Tokyo Port this fall in partnership with logistics and transport company NX Shoji. The initiative has been selected as part of the “Decarbonized Fuel Commercialization Promotion Project” led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Environmental Public […]
China’s decision to extend anti-dumping measures on Canadian canola until March 2026 has intensified pressure on Canada’s agriculture sector. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an incentive plan to boost domestic use of canola oil in biodiesel production, aiming to reduce reliance on exports and create new demand at home. While canola oil exports […]
The White House is reviewing a draft rule that could reshape the Renewable Fuel Standard by deciding whether to reallocate biofuel blending volumes recently exempted for small refineries. The stakes are high: farmers depend on stable ethanol and biodiesel demand to support corn and soybean markets, while refiners seek relief from costly blending mandates. Last […]