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PETRONAS, Eni and Euglena reach FID to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Enilive S.p.A (a company directly controlled by Eni S.p.A.) and Euglena Co., Ltd. have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery which will be located within PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), Johor, Malaysia.

Boeing to test Firefly Green Fuels' sewage waste to SAF technology

The companies will help in testing and advancing Firefly Green Fuels’ cutting-edge technology to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the UK.

EU to set tariffs on Chinese biodiesel in anti-dumping probe

The European Union (EU) is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low prices, in the latest in a string of trade cases against China.

Argentine biofuels chamber calls new U.S. biodiesel duties illegal

The U.S. Commerce Department slapped anti-dumping duties of between 60.44% to 276.65% on biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, on top of already steep anti-subsidy duties. The Argentine Chamber of Biofuels said that increased U.S. duties on Argentine biodiesel were "arbitrary and illegal" and would shut Argentina out of the market in the U.S.

U.S. SAF production forecast to eclipse 50,000 bpd by 2026

Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the U.S. could increase from around 2,000 bpd to nearly 30,000 bpd in 2024, increasing to more than 50,000 bpd by 2026, if all projects come online.

Vale, Komatsu and Cummins announce collaboration to develop dual-fuel large trucks, powered by ethanol and diesel

Vale and Komatsu have signed an agreement to develop and test, in partnership with Cummins, dual-fuel haul trucks, powered by a mixture of ethanol and diesel.

Audi, bp team up with strategic sustainable fuels partnership for Formula 1

Audi and bp are joining forces in an extensive new strategic partnership in Formula 1, focused on adhering to new FIA F1 Technical Regulations featuring enhanced electrification and use of Advanced Sustainable fuels.

Iowa biodiesel industry commends Rep. Hinson on letter to EPA

The Iowa Biodiesel Board has applauded Iowa U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-02) for leading a bipartisan letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraging more usage of biofuels in the U.S. The EPA is currently considering volume obligations for the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard.

Singapore's 1H 2024 bunker sales rise on year but June sees a monthly decline

Sales of marine bunker fuel at Singapore climbed 8.5% in 1H 2024, official data showed on Monday, as shipping disruptions in the Red Sea boosted global bunkering demand, though demand slowed month-on-month in June.

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.