Biofuels

U.S. EPA approves 14 small refinery biofuel waivers

The EPA had approved 140 petitions in part or in full earlier this year, and denied just 28, leaving just a handful from previous years remaining under review.

MENA Biofuels begins Phase 1 of the UAE's first SAF production facility

AFPM: The only lawful, acceptable number for RFS reallocation is zero

The supplemental proposal, issued in September as an addendum to EPA’s June RFS proposal, seeks to add to the already-historically-high 2026–2027 RFS biofuel blending mandates by reallocating RFS costs waved from some refineries over the course of 2023 to 2025 onto the next tranche of RFS obligations imposed on all refiners.

Neste celebrates 15 yrs of refining in Singapore and 60 yrs in Porvoo

Chiyoda awarded FEED contract for Taiyo Oil's SAF facility in Japan

U.S. biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024

Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring SAF to three major U.S. airports

Indonesia Jan.–Sept. biodiesel consumption rises to 10.57 MM kiloliters, minister says

Indonesia raised the mandatory palm oil content in diesel fuel to 40% this year, up from the previous level of 35% in an effort to reduce the country's reliance on fuel imports.

John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology

The NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology leverages John Cockerill’s expertise in multiple hearth furnaces and Axens’ operational insights, enabling large-scale torrefaction of residues for optimal BioTfueL® feedstock.

China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel

While Europe, the world's second-largest aviation fuel market, has yet to set a mandate for the usage of greener fuel, Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and targeting the continent as a top export destination.