Biofuels
U.S. EPA approves biofuel waivers for small refiners, stirring concerns over demand
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved most of its backlog of requests by small oil refineries for biofuel law exemptions, raising concerns among biofuels advocates over a potential hit to demand.
U.S. to rule on biofuel waivers, but big oil refiners may need to wait
President Donald Trump's administration is expected to rule on a growing backlog of requests from small oil refiners seeking relief from U.S. biofuel laws as early as Friday, but will delay a decision on whether larger refiners must compensate by boosting their own biofuel blending
thyssenkrupp Uhde completes pre-FEED for HAMR Energy’s renewable fuels project in Australia
The project, located in Victoria, Australia, will use biomass residues and renewable electricity to produce green methanol that can be used as a low carbon liquid fuel to power shipping and aviation.
Trump administration to rule on biofuel exemption requests, delay reallocation decision
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to rule on Friday on a number of the 195 pending small refinery exemption requests that date back as far as 2016.
Australian-first maritime emissions reduction insetting for CBH
CBH Group has collaborated with Norden and Oldendorff, shipping companies that are using waste-based biofuel voyages.
Britain will not bail out bioethanol industry hit by Trump trade deal
The failure of the industry, which supports thousands of jobs, could prove to be an embarrassment for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who hailed May's trade deal as a boost to businesses that would protect employment and attract investment.
The API challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits
The mounting criticism puts the White House in the position of having to side with either farmers looking to prioritize domestic supply, or refiners seeking cheaper feedstock.
VINCI wins major contract for innovative biofuels plant in Spain
Moeve and Apical have awarded Grupo Cobra and Masa - both subsidiaries of Cobra IS – the electrical, piping and industrial mechanical works of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in Spain.
AFPM: U.S. RFS proposal misses the mark on affordability, security by an ‘Iowa mile’
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027.
Indonesia's Pertamina delivers first used cooking oil aviation fuel
PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, the refinery unit of Indonesian state energy company Pertamina, has started its first shipments of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made partly from used cooking oil
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