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H4 Marseille Fos, a joint venture of H2V and Hy2gen, has partnered with Dépôt Pétrolier de Fos for e-SAF logistics in France. The agreement covers storage, blending, and access to pipelines, rail, road, and maritime infrastructure for distribution.
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) received the SAF Policy Leadership Award – International at the India SAF Awards 2026. The SAF Association (SAFA) recognized RSB for establishing rigorous sustainability and traceability frameworks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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Neste and United Airlines extended their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement for flights departing Chicago O’Hare and Amsterdam Schiphol. Neste’s SAF deliveries to Amsterdam began in June 2026, while Chicago deliveries started in July 2026 and are planned to continue until June 2027.
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Eni and PETRONAS signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance bio-gasoline derived from Eni's Ecofining technology. The study aims to assess technical, market, and sustainability profiles for motorsport use and potential commercial products.
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The Tasmanian government has conditionally committed up to A$12.5 million toward the A$50 million Westbury BioHub, with funding tied to verified processing of eligible organic waste. Solstice Energy and Optimal Renewable Gas plan to convert 36,000 tpy of waste into biomethane and fertilizer, targeting production start in early 2029.
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Alfa Laval is integrating Desmet, acquired in 2022, into its Food & Pharma Division to create a unified process engineering partner for oils, fats, and biofuels. The phased integration, expected to complete by July 2027, combines Desmet’s upstream extraction expertise with Alfa Laval’s separation and downstream technologies to offer end-to-end solutions.
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The Castilla y León government granted priority industrial project status to the eM-Numancia renewable methanol facility in Garray, Soria. Developed by ELYSE EM-NUMANCIA, the plant will produce 100,000 tpy of renewable biomethanol using renewable hydrogen and pine-based biomass, with potential expansion to 200,000 tpy.
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Cosmo Oil and partners began using waste cooking oil collected from residents in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, as SAF feedstock — a first for Japan's Shikoku region. The oil feeds the SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY supply chain producing domestic sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil.
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PETRONAS's Advanced Sustainable Fuel supports the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in F1's first season of advanced sustainable fuels. PETRONAS is also developing biorefinery infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, HVO, and bio-naphtha.
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UkrAgroConsult reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) forecasts Argentina’s soybean production at 53.6 million tons for the 2026/27 season, up 3.5 million tons from the previous year. This estimate exceeds USDA’s 50 million tons and the Rosario Grain Exchange’s 47.8 million tons, driven by expanded planting area and strong crushing demand.
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China will cut tariffs on US corn, wheat, meat, and dairy, but soybeans remain excluded from the September 28 list. US soybeans still face a 10% additional tariff, which traders say is too high for private crushers to absorb.
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Pátria AgroNegócios reported that Brazil's 2026/27 soybean planting reached 4.39% of the estimated area, ahead of the five-year average. The consultancy estimates the crop at 173.75 million tons, a 3.3% decrease, with planted area up 0.77% to 49 million hectares.
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UkrAgroConsult reported that strong El Niño dry weather could reduce palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia by around 3% in 2027. Indonesia's output might fall to 49 million tons and Malaysia's to 19.5 million tons, while aging plantations and biodiesel mandates add supply pressure.
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UkrAgroConsult reported that China is on track to meet its commitment to purchase 25 million tons of US soybeans annually, with nearly 10 million tons sold as of September 10. However, purchases of US corn and sorghum are lagging expectations, partly due to increased Chinese imports from Brazil.
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The Business Research Company projects the global renewable aviation fuel market will grow from $2.54 billion in 2025 to $3.47 billion in 2026, a 36.3% CAGR. The firm expects the market to reach $11.83 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand and investment in production facilities.
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Ineratec and Haltermann Carless signed a Letter of Intent for the ERA T.H2 project in Normandy, France. Commissioning is scheduled for 2029, with expected annual processing of 60,000 tons of biomass to produce at least 13,000 tons of Fischer-Tropsch products starting in 2031.
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Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat stated the government will connect regional waste-derived green energy with large industries to ensure clear buyers for processed waste fuel. The ministry aims to act as a supply chain link, helping industries reduce fossil fuel dependence and meet net-zero targets while boosting competitiveness.
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Vegetable oil prices have risen 20% in 2026, with the FAO index closing at 198.6 points in September, up 0.9% from August. This marks the first time the index has approached 200 points since the post-Ukraine invasion peak in June 2022.
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The Department for Transport published a release-calendar announcement on 2 October 2026 for its final SAF Mandate statistics covering January to December 2026. The report is scheduled for November 2027, with the date marked provisional. The page does not contain the statistics or establish that the final report has been released.
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Dondel launched China’s first green hydrogen-to-sustainable aviation fuel demonstration project in Yiwu County, Xinjiang, with a total investment of ¥11 billion. The facility will produce 100,000 tonnes of e-SAF annually using 50,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of captured CO2, supported by 2 GW of wind power.
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Brazilian soybean prices fell at the Paranaguá port and other monitored locations on October 1, 2026. Terra Investimentos noted advancing rains in the Center-West improving planting conditions, while the South faces high rainfall risks for field operations.
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The second ISCC Technical Stakeholder Conference on Agri-Food and Feed, held on 1 October 2026, discussed certification developments, regenerative agriculture, and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. ISCC reported over 16,000 valid certificates in 136 countries and 161,418 farmers applying its sustainability requirements, while also addressing EU environmental claims regulations.
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Indonesia stopped CN 48 diesel imports in July 2026 after rolling out the mandatory B50 biodiesel blend. The program is projected to save Rp170 trillion annually and reduce emissions, though experts warn of carbon debt risks from CPO feedstock.
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Global vegetable oil prices are expected to rise through 2027 due to tighter supply, according to Oil World CEO Thomas Mielke. Black Sea sunflower oil shipments are 300,000-350,000 tonnes below potential, while South American soybean oil exports are declining, impacting biodiesel demand.
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SWCHEM shipped the first batch of products from Goldwind's green methanol project on Sept. 10, 2026. The EPC contractor expects the three-phase project to reach 1.45 million tonnes annual capacity by end-2027, integrating wind power and biomass for green methanol synthesis.
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At the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit, industry leaders stated that hydrogen technology is ready but bankable demand remains the bottleneck. Committed clean hydrogen investments reached $130 billion across 6.9 MMtpy of capacity, with refining emerging as the first-mover sector.
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LEGO has begun using e-methanol to produce over 90 rigid elements, including cross axles and Minifigure hands, following a partnership for industrial-scale production. The renewable material is created via Power-to-X using hydrogen and captured biogas carbon, integrated into existing manufacturing loops to reduce virgin fossil use.
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GAPKI projects Indonesian palm oil supply will face pressure from B50 biodiesel demand and El Niño impacts. The association aims to strengthen exports to India and the EU via new trade agreements and productivity improvements.
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Delta Air Lines joined partners to launch the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition, a statewide effort established by the Metro Atlanta Chamber. The coalition aims to advance SAF production and drive economic investment across Georgia using renewable feedstocks.
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INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to develop industrial e-SAF production in Germany. They are currently in the FEED phase for upgrading the ERA ONE plant in Frankfurt-Höchst to convert Fischer-Tropsch crude into certified e-SAF.
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Aeroflot and Gazprom Neft signed an agreement at the RuCORS forum in St. Petersburg to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and certification in Russia. The cooperation covers Aeroflot Group airlines, aiming to create a resource-economic model and pilot refueling to meet ICAO international requirements.
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French President Macron urged EU President Ursula von der Leyen to ease biofuel blending limits from B7 to B10 to address soaring fuel prices. The Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) notes that B10 is compatible with many existing diesel vehicles, offering an immediate reduction in fossil diesel use.
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ASA Chief Economist Scott Gerlt explains how small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard reduce biofuel demand, particularly affecting biomass-based diesel. While EPA reallocation mitigates some impacts, SREs remain a source of controversy and uncertainty for agricultural prices.
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ISCC held its North America stakeholder conference in Nashville on 29 September 2026, attracting over 220 participants. The event covered regulatory updates, ISCC certificate growth, and discussions on circular economy developments and certification systems.
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Aether Fuels integrated its Aurora platform with a Fischer-Tropsch reactor at Research Triangle Park, processing renewable natural gas and CO2. AmSpec testing confirmed the synthetic aviation fuel meets ASTM D7566 Annex A1 specifications for the FT-SPK pathway.
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BiodieselBR republishes a Reuters report quoting India’s Solvent Extractors’ Association. Its president forecasts sunflower-oil imports of 3.5 million tonnes in 2026/27, up 30%, following a crude-sunflower-oil tariff reduction; soyoil purchases are forecast at 5 million tonnes. These are attributed forecasts for the coming crop year, not realised imports.
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An energy expert stated that Indonesia's B50 biodiesel policy and E10 ethanol mandate help safeguard energy security by ensuring supply sufficiency and affordability. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry reported that B50 distribution reached 75–80 percent nationwide as of August 31, 2026, with full implementation at all fuel stations targeted for October 2026.
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GAPKI reported commodity closing prices for 30 September 2026. Data includes CBOT soybean, EU palm oil, MDEX CPO, ICDX CPO, and JFX OLE prices.