Canada Turns to Canola-Based Biodiesel Amid Extended Chinese Trade Ban
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…
Biodiesel
White House Weighs Rule on Biofuel Exemptions and Refiners’ Obligations
The White House is reviewing a draft rule that could reshape the Renewable Fuel Standard by deciding whether to reallocate biofuel blending volumes recently…
U.S. Biofuel Imports Plunge to Decade Low After Tax Credit Shift
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel are set to fall to their lowest levels in more…
UK Proposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Biodiesel Imports
On August 22, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) published the Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) for its anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from…
EWABA Urges EU to Enforce Union Database to Curb Biofuel Fraud
The European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA) is pushing for the rapid adoption of the Union Database (UDB) to ensure the sustainability and…
Indonesia Pressures EU to Scrap Biodiesel Duties After WTO Ruling
Indonesia has stepped up pressure on the European Union to immediately remove countervailing duties on biodiesel imports, following a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling…
WTO Ruling Backs Indonesia in Biodiesel Tariff Dispute with EU
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a ruling that supports Indonesia in its dispute with the European Union (EU) over countervailing duties on…
Lloyd’s Register: Marine Fuel Quality Remains Resilient in H1 2025
Lloyd’s Register’s latest FOBAS Fuel Insights report finds that despite growing fuel diversity and tighter environmental regulations, global marine fuel quality remained resilient in…
Indonesia: B50 program to be implemented next year
Indonesia will proceed with its plan to raise the palm oil content in biodiesel to 50% (B50), but the rollout is unlikely to begin…
EcoCeres calls on EU to implement fair verification system for sustainable biofuels
As the European Union accelerates its renewable energy transition, EcoCeres has released a position paper calling for a robust, transparent, and fraud-resistant verification system…