In the Netherlands, Shell Nederland Raffinaderij, a subsidiary of Shell, said it has decided not to restart construction of its planned biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam, which began in 2022. Following an in-depth commercial and technical evaluation to reassess the project’s competitiveness, Shell will no longer proceed with the […]
In Japan, Kyodo News reports the government will introduce 10% biofuel blends in different regions of the country from 2028 as it works to ramp up to nationwide roll out in 2030. The idea is to then boost to 20% a decade later. Where the blend is introduced will be decided this fall based on […]
In the UK, Argus has launched a new freight service which offers global pricing and market intelligence for biofuels, associated feedstocks and chemicals. The world’s appetite for biofuels is growing fast as energy market participants move to meet net zero obligations and commitments, and to diversify sources of supply. The biofuels complex includes commodities ranging […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Trump Administration has told the biofuels and petroleum industries to hash out their joint vision of the future of biofuels blending to make it easier for the administration to put it into place. Two meetings have already been held, including one the American Petroleum Institute hosted last week, with discussions […]
In Washington, D.C., Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow companies to retain Renewable Identification Number credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard for biofuels used in international shipping, they announced. “Expanding the use of biofuels like renewable diesel strengthens American […]
In Estonia, Paulig has established long-term partnerships with multiple logistics carriers to switch to biofuel option for all ocean imports, reducing its ocean freight emissions by 90% and saving approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. Paulig’s main ocean imports include green coffee and spices, which represent approximately 80% of Paulig’s total shipments. This […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd, compatriot environmental association NABU and a number of other companies have jointly called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to remove ‘unsustainable’ biofuels from its list of alternative fuels. “Biofuels are a fatal mistake that must be stopped as soon as possible. Fuels […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based provider of marine fuel solutions Uni-Fuels has received both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). Specifically, the ISCC certifications ensure that the biofuels traded by Uni-Fuels Singapore meet the requirements of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), including […]
In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half […]
In Virginia, NACS reported that NACS, NATSO (Representing America’s Travel Centers and Truckstops) and SIGMA sent a letter to the Ways and Means Committee asking it to advance biofuel tax policies that continue to result in lower fuel prices for consumers. “Fuel retailers blend biofuels into the fuel supply for the same reason consumers purchase […]
