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The EPA's RFS Set 2 final rule, issued March 27, 2026, establishes Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027, setting the blending requirements that will shape US biofuel demand for the next two years.
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Montana Renewables marked the development of a Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel hub, linking its renewable fuel production with Midwest feedstock supply and airport demand to build a regional SAF value chain.
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Montana Renewables announced a capital-efficient expansion that will lift its sustainable aviation fuel capacity to 200 million gallons per year, using its existing Great Falls facility footprint to keep costs down while meeting growing SAF demand from airlines.
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Indonesia is on track to launch its B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, raising the palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50%, a major step in the world's largest biodiesel mandate programme.
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US biodiesel producers are racing to position for 45Z clean fuel tax credit opportunities, with the Inflation Reduction Act credit reshaping project economics and investment decisions across the industry.
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Brazilian producer Caramuru Alimentos plans to expand its biodiesel output, targeting the B17 blend (17% biodiesel in diesel) expected in 2026 as Brazil raises its national biodiesel mandate.
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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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ANDRITZ's Dominique Kuehner describes how engineered refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is shifting from a waste liability to an energy asset for heavy industry. The piece points to the EU's incoming landfill ban as an accelerant, arguing that engineered RDF lets cement, steel and other heavy plants displace fossil fuels without replacing core process equipment.
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GAPKI warns palm oil exports in 2027 could fall by 5 million tons, as higher export levies may squeeze shipments. Export policy directly affects global vegetable oil supply.
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GAPKI will submit IPOC 2026 results to the government, highlighting El Nino risks and regulatory certainty. Weather and policy shape palm oil feedstock outlook.
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GAPKI reported commodity closing prices for October 9, 2026, covering palm oil futures and physical markets. Price tracking informs biodiesel feedstock cost planning.
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Indonesia's government outlined a domestic feedstock plan for E10 and E50 fuel. The plan secures local supply chains for higher ethanol blending mandates.
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Shougang LanzaTech and Sinopec will advance a 50,000-ton-per-year project converting off-gas to ethanol and onward to sustainable aviation fuel. The project scales waste-gas ethanol fermentation toward SAF.
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Interest in ethanol as a maritime fuel is growing. Shipowners are evaluating ethanol alongside methanol and ammonia as a decarbonization option.
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A new process enables innovative production of e-fuels and CCU-based precursors. The technology converts captured CO2 into fuel building blocks.
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The Port of Rotterdam has joined the Methanol Institute's Global Methanol Alliance. The port is Europe's largest fuel hub, and its membership signals growing methanol momentum in shipping.
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Offshore wind in Hainan will power green methanol production for ships. The project links renewable electricity with maritime fuel decarbonization.
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Demeter has secured a waste feedstock supplier for its Florida biomethanol project. Locking in feedstock is a key step toward final investment decision.
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German soybean production covered a larger area but delivered lower yields. The results matter for European biodiesel feedstock supply.
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Singapore is looking into wider adoption of biofuels and bio-resources to hit net-zero emissions. The city-state is studying how biofuels can decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.
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India may halt sugar diversion for ethanol production in 2026-27 amid supply concerns. The move would affect ethanol blending targets and feedstock markets.
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Brazil has more than tripled sorghum production in five years. Sorghum is an important feedstock for ethanol production, and the surge expands supply options.
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AgRural raised its forecast for Brazil's soybean crop to 182.7 million tons. A larger harvest would increase feedstock supply for biodiesel production.
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Malaysia's palm oil stocks could hit a record 3.45 million tons. High inventory levels may pressure prices and affect biodiesel feedstock costs.
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Ukraine has harvested grain from 63% of the projected area, with average yield reaching 4.84 tons per hectare. The harvest progress supports grain feedstock supply for biofuel production.
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Córdoba closed the 2025/26 season with record corn production of around 26 million tons. The bumper harvest boosts feedstock availability for ethanol production.
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Malaysia is looking to strengthen palm oil exports as Indonesia increases domestic consumption. The shift could reshape regional palm oil trade flows, a key feedstock for biodiesel.
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Bipartisan lawmakers are calling for stronger long-term policy support for US biofuels. The push aims to give the industry stable incentives for investment and growth.
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The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has banned biodiesel sales between distributors for the next two years. This is the second time ANP has frozen such sales, with the previous ban extended from December 31 to June this year.
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Q8Aviation selected ETFuels for long-term PtL eSAF supply from Project Kings Road Humber, a planned 70kt/year MtJ facility in Immingham. ETFuels stated the partnership moves the project closer to final investment decision (FID).
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Brazil's Future Fuel Law (Law 14,993/2024) marks two years since signing on October 8, 2026, establishing itself as a regulatory milestone for decarbonizing transport in Brazil. The piece highlights progress such as ProBioQAV and the PNDV, and argues for strengthening the legislation to secure investment and energy security.
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GAPKI published commodity closing prices for 8 October 2026. Data includes CBOT soybean, soy oil, and CPO prices from MDEX, ICDX, JFX, and KPB Nusantara.
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The Malaysian Palm Oil Council reported RM573 million in potential sales from its BizMatch session at MPOF KL 2026, involving 109 international buyers and 31 Malaysian suppliers. MPOC highlighted strong participation from Africa, which remains a priority market for Malaysian palm oil exports.
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Malaysia is strengthening palm oil trade partnerships and exploring new markets, with exports exceeding 10.4 million tonnes in the first eight months of 2026. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council is holding MPOF KL 2026 and MPOSS 2026 to discuss trade, sustainability, and higher-value applications.
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EASA released its 2026 Annual Technical Report analyzing 2025 EU SAF data, the first year of RFEUA obligations. The report details 1.1 Mt of SAF supplied, 89% lifecycle emissions reduction, and production outlooks for 2030, alongside new methodology documents for reference prices and capacity assessment.
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Moeve launched construction of the Onuba phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in Huelva, Spain. The 300 MW electrolysis facility involves a joint investment of over €1 billion and is expected to create more than 8,000 jobs.
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Vopak Terminals Australia received NSW government endorsement for its Port Botany aviation fuel infrastructure expansion, adding approximately 120,000 cbm of capacity. The project, subject to FID and regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen fuel security and support sustainable aviation fuels.
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Perpetual Next and Lhyfe Delfzijl signed an MoU to explore long-term renewable hydrogen supply for Perpetual Next's planned 220,000 ton-per-year DeltaNor biomethanol facility in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The partners aim to assess integration with Lhyfe's planned facility for up to approximately 12,000 tons of renewable hydrogen per year.