8 May 20252 May 2025 Biodiesel consumption falls sharply again UFOP is calling on the new German government to abolish the double counting of biofuels from certain waste oils and fats, naming crop types or criteria for the required certification
13 March 202511 March 2025 Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels projects in Sines with €430 million Loan for the construction of two key projects aimed at transforming Galp’s Sines Refinery, making a crucial contribution for the decarbonization of heavy-duty road transport and aviation
9 January 20253 January 2025 Palm oil imports to the European Union continue to dwindle EU demand for palm oil continues to decline, as is once again confirmed by the EU Commission's import figures. The decrease is partly due to EU regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains
9 December 20245 December 2024 Renewable hydrogen production: Air Liquide strengthens its partnership with TotalEnergies through a new major project in the south of France New project to supply green hydrogen to a TotalEnergies biorefinery - the H2 will be used to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, alongside renewable hydrogen being supplied separately by Engie
22 November 202419 November 2024 Researchers create novel electro-biodiesel more efficient, cleaner than alternatives Joshua Yuan, Susie Dai and colleagues at WashU and Texas A&M create biodiesel with electrocatalysis and bioconversion
Malaysia’s 2025 budget promotes palm waste SAF Malaysia's state-owned Petronas will work with palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to prime minister Anwar Ibrahim when he presented the 2025 budget
14 November 20248 November 2024 Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers
28 October 202423 October 2024 The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels
9 October 20241 October 2024 New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
Neuer Katalysator für die nachhaltige Propylenproduktion aus Biomasse entwickelt Propylenproduktion nutzt Biodiesel-Abfallprodukt
10 September 20246 September 2024 What’s happening to the biofuels market? The oil majors that had branched out into renewables in recent years began pausing biorefinery projects in quick succession over the summer of 2024
24 July 202418 July 2024 EPA approval of rapeseed oil increases US import demand for use in biofuel production Final rule states that rapeseed oil meets the requirement of at least 50 per cent greenhouse gas reduction for all fuel options (biokerosene, diesel, fuel oil)
23 July 202419 July 2024 Evonik expands sodium methylate production in Argentina to meet growing demand for biofuels Evonik has announced the expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant, located in the Sante Fé Province in Argentina
Evonik baut Natriummethylat-Produktion in Argentinien aus, um wachsende Nachfrage nach Biokraftstoffen zu decken Jährliche Produktionskapazität um 50% auf 90.000 Tonnen erhöht
17 July 202416 July 2024 New Report: Alternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook For the defossilisation of the chemical industry it is crucial to replace fossil-based naphtha by alternative naphtha in refineries and crackers
15 July 202410 July 2024 From waste to value: The right electrolytes can enhance glycerol oxidation A team led by Dr Marco Favaro at the Institute for Solar Fuels has now unveiled the influence of electrolyte composition on the efficiency and stability of the glycerol oxidation
Wertstoffe aus Abfall: Auf die richtigen Elektrolyte kommt es an Ein Team unter der Leitung von Dr. Marco Favaro am Institut für Solare Brennstoffe hat nun den Einfluss der Elektrolytzusammensetzung auf die Effizienz und Stabilität der Glycerin-Oxidation systematisch analysiert
26 June 202425 June 2024 EU countries call for more checks on Asian biofuel imports France, Germany and the Netherlands said it was necessary to tighten checks on biofuel production sites "wherever they are located in the world"
24 June 202418 June 2024 HVO gains in importance in the US US production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has noticeably picked up pace over recent years. Today, it accounts for an even larger share than biodiesel
6 May 202417 December 2024 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”
24 April 202424 April 2024 Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year Although Malaysian production was seasonally strongly curbed, the USDA currently projects an output of 19 million tonnes, which would be up 613,000 tonnes on the previous year
22 April 202418 April 2024 Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened The jointly owned biorefinery, owned by SCA and St1, is now inaugurated. When fully operational in Gothenburg, the refinery will contribute an annual production of around 200,000 tons of renewable fuel
10 April 20244 April 2024 Major environmental benefits recycling gold with biodiesel Chalmers researchers discovered that using biodiesel for purifying or recycling metals is an environmentally friendly method and could change an industry that is currently dependent on large amounts of fossil oil
1 March 202427 February 2024 Neste reports increased production of renewable diesel, SAF Sales were impacted by the delayed ramp-up of Neste’s Singapore expansion and the Martinz joint venture in the U.S.
3 January 202419 December 2023 Japan’s SAF feedstock program to be driven by carbon offset scheme: USDA The country's primary focus lies in boosting domestic SAF production, including alcohol-to-jet SAF
5 December 202329 November 2023 Bundesregierung beschließt die Einführung paraffinischen Diesels als Reinkraftstoff Die Bundesregierung möchte den Verkehr nachhaltiger machen und hat nun Diesel zugelassen, der zu 100 Prozent aus Altspeiseöl wie etwa Frittierfett hergestellt wurde
27 November 202323 November 2023 UFOP veröffentlicht Sachstandsbericht „Biodiesel & Co. 2022/2023“ Der Bericht verdeutlicht, dass die EU-Kommission sich selbst überholt mit ihren Vorschlägen im Rahmen des „Green Deal“, aber gleichzeitig auf der Bremse steht, wenn es um die praktische Implementierung und Folgenabschätzungen in den Mitgliedsstaaten geht
10 November 20237 November 2023 UFOP publishes status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2022/2023” The report makes clear that the EU Commission is overtaking itself with its proposals within the framework of the "Green Deal", but at the same time is putting on the brakes when it comes to practical implementation and impact assessments in the member states
26 September 202321 September 2023 Clean Fuels Releases Outlook on Global Supplies of Used Cooking Oil for Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Production Global UCO supplies are anticipated to rise from 3.7 billion gallons in 2022 to between 5 billion and 10 billion gallons by 2030. The U.S. market at 850 million gallons could rise to 1.1 billion gallons
31 August 202328 August 2023 LG Chem secures waste cooking oil supply for biodiesel production LG Chem Ltd. is poised to kick off a project that produces biodiesel using waste cooking oil as part of its drive for renewable materials
5 July 202329 June 2023 Biofuel Made from Algae Isn’t the Holy Grail We Expected New research using real-world data casts doubt on the energy efficiency of diesel alternatives that come from phytoplankton
15 May 202310 May 2023 Evonik expands global alkoxides business with new Singapore plant Evonik has begun construction of a new production plant for alkoxides in Southeast Asia
Evonik baut globales Geschäft mit Alkoholaten durch neue Anlage in Singapur aus Evonik hat mit dem Bau einer neuen Produktionsanlage für Alkoholate in Südostasien begonnen
27 April 202324 April 2023 Deutsche Bahn bezieht 17 Millionen Liter Neste MY Renewable Diesel So kann die Deutsche Bahn die Treibhausgasemissionen beim Betrieb ihrer dieselbetriebenen Lokomotiven und Triebwagen um bis zu 90 Prozent senken
18 April 202318 April 2023 Lebensmittel als Treibstoff für Autos: Weniger Fleisch, mehr Biosprit? Claus Sauter, Vorstandsvorsitzender von Verbio, will von der Tank-oder-Teller-Debatte garnichts hören, schlägt stattdessen vor, weniger Getreide für Viehfutter anzubauen
Eat less meat, we need space for biofuels, German producer says In an ongoing dispute over biofuels made from crops such as rapeseed and wheat, Germany’s biggest biofuel producer argues that reducing meat consumption would be a much better way to free up agricultural space for food production, rather than phasing out crop-based biofuels
3 April 202329 March 2023 Europe Renewable Methanol Market Size, Trends, Share, Growth, Forecast 2023-2028 By Feedstock: Biomass, CO2 and Hydrogen; By Processing Techniques: Gasification, Reformer-Based Production From Biogas, Others; By Application; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape
29 March 202328 March 2023 Biofuels: Sustainable land use instead of land consumption Rapeseed as a raw material for biodiesel production has been certified as sustainable since 2010 and also contributes significantly to the nutrition of farm animals, which in turn contribute to human nutrition
23 March 202320 March 2023 Neste begrüßt die Pläne der deutschen Regierungskoalition zur Zulassung des Verkaufs von 100% synthetischen Reinkraftstoffen in Deutschland als wichtigen Schritt im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel Die geplante Zulassung wird das Inverkehrbringen und die Nutzung in Reinformvon e-fuels oder erneuerbarem Diesel in Deutschland in allen Segmenten zeitnah erlauben
24 February 202321 February 2023 Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
6 February 20231 February 2023 Vor 81 Jahren: Als Henry Ford den Cannabis-Trabi erfand Ziemlich schick und sehr einmalig: Im Januar 1942 wurde das Konzept für ein besonderes Auto patentiert. Doch der einzige Prototyp ist verschollen, und viele Fragen bleiben offen
30 January 202325 January 2023 LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels Receives EPA Fuel Pathway Approval Milestone for Soperton, GA Facility Marks First-Ever EPA Approval for Ethanol as a Feedstock for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
1 December 202218 January 2023 Neste to acquire used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to strengthen Neste’s renewable raw materials sourcing platform Through this transaction, Neste is acquiring a leading UCO collection and recycling business on the US West Coast, covering the collection, logistics and storage of UCO in California, Oregon and Washington
3 November 202231 October 2022 Research Success At Jacobs University: CO₂ Fixation In The Production Of Succinic Acid For enhancing flavors, the production of dyes, pharmaceutical products and bio polyesters - succinic acid is a versatile platform chemical
Forschungserfolg an der Jacobs University: CO₂-Fixierung bei der Herstellung von Bernsteinsäure Als Geschmacksverstärker, zur Herstellung von Farbstoffen, pharmazeutischen Produkten und Biopolyestern: Bernsteinsäure ist eine vielseitig einsetzbare Grundchemikalie
21 September 202219 September 2022 Nel ASA: Receives purchase order for a containerized electrolyser for sustainable aviation fuel production The new device will be installed at the world’s first commercial “Alcohol-to-Jet” production plant for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), built by LanzaJet
9 September 20225 September 2022 BASF and Sulzer Chemtech sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in sustainable technologies The companies will drive the development of innovative, cost-effective chemical processing solutions to improve the conversion of plastic waste into new plastics
BASF und Sulzer Chemtech unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung über Kooperation im Bereich nachhaltiger Technologien Beide Unternehmen beabsichtigen die Entwicklung innovativer, kosteneffektiver chemischer Verfahrenstechnik, um die Umwandlung von Kunststoffabfällen in neue Kunststoffprodukte zu verbessern
22 August 202215 August 2022 Brazilian scientists reveal method of converting methane gas into liquid methanol The strategy was tested at the Federal University of São Carlos. The conversion took place under ambient temperature and pressure conditions, which could enable methane, a potent greenhouse gas, to be used to produce fuel
Brasilianische Wissenschaftler entdecken eine Methode zur Umwandlung von Methangas in flüssiges Methanol Die Umwandlung fand bei Umgebungstemperatur und -druck statt, was die Verwendung von Methan, einem starken Treibhausgas, zur Herstellung von Kraftstoff ermöglichen könnte