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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) published policy priorities to accelerate bioSAF investment and production in the EU. It advocates for a smoother, incremental SAF mandate trajectory under ReFuelEU Aviation to improve regulatory certainty and industrial competitiveness.
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) published policy recommendations for the post-2030 EU energy and climate framework, advocating for a robust Renewable Energy Directive that prioritises stability and simplifies market entry. EBB calls for fraud prevention in sustainability certification, reassessment of feedstock eligibility caps, and removal of obstacles hindering high-blend biofuels to unlock the full potential of biofuels.
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Bioenergy Australia's LCFA released a benchmark report comparing renewable fuel policies and incentives across Asia-Pacific markets. The report notes strengthening global demand and cites industry analysis projecting a domestic industry worth over $10 billion annually and 26,000 jobs.
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Parliamentary debates in March 2026 highlighted biofuels for fuel security, with the Treasurer citing a $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program. Officials noted potential domestic biodiesel production from canola to reduce import reliance.
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Jet Zero's subsidiary Silvo Plus reports that its 10-hectare pongamia trial in Central North Queensland has achieved over one metre growth. The company aims to develop this native feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel production.
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Jet Zero Australia and the Port of Townsville signed an MOU to assess the feasibility of biofuel storage and blending infrastructure. The collaboration will evaluate design options for a tank farm facility supporting Jet Zero's proposed Project Ulysses sustainable aviation fuel facility.
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APROBI states Indonesia is the primary driver of the global palm oil industry, with its policies serving as global benchmarks. The association claims scientific data debunks deforestation myths and highlights palm oil's transformation into green products and sustainable energy.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, utilizing silvopasture agroforestry. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for biofuel production in semi-arid regions, supporting potential HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, combining silvopasture agroforestry with cattle grazing. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in semi-arid regions, with support from BioEnergy Plantations Australia, ImpactAg, and Barrenjoey.
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Bioenergy Australia's new report argues Renewable Natural Gas is the most affordable pathway for hard-to-abate sectors to cut emissions and address looming gas shortfalls. It highlights Australia's potential to become an RNG powerhouse using agricultural waste, citing European examples and recommending policy measures to drive investment.
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APROBI held a seminar on July 17, 2025, positioning bioenergy as central to Indonesia's 2045 vision. The event discussed diplomatic strategies, B50 biodiesel implementation requiring five new plants, and infrastructure needs for the energy transition.
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LanzaJet, Gentian, and RAW Biofuels were selected for the Nature Positive Initiative's 2025 pilot program. The partnership aims to test universal nature metrics for renewable fuel supply chains.
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A QUT report released by Bioenergy Australia calls for a national strategy to advance the country's bioeconomy. It identifies five key steps, including building infrastructure and growing workforce skills, to help Australia compete in a global market predicted to reach US$30 trillion by 2040.
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Jet Zero Australia has secured a 39-hectare site in Gladstone, Queensland, for its Project Mandala, a proposed 402 ML/year SAF plant. The project aims for carbon intensity below 25g CO2e/MJ before 2030, utilizing waste oils and canola feedstock.
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The European Biodiesel Board published a proposal to reform RED verification rules to combat biofuels fraud. EBB advocates for stricter audits, retroactive certificate withdrawal, and equal enforcement for non-EU producers to ensure sustainable biofuels meet EU standards.
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The European Biodiesel Board welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the revised RED Annex IX, which adds new feedstocks like intermediate crops. EBB noted that clear definitions are needed for verification and criticized the split regulatory treatment based on fuel use.
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Jet Zero Australia and Apeiron Bioenergy partnered on a project under a proposed 50:50 joint venture to develop low-carbon feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The companies received grant funding from Enterprise Singapore and DFAT under the Go-Green Co-Innovation Program to progress feasibility studies.
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JGC Holdings and JANUS signed an MOU with Gas Malaysia Bhd to jointly study sustainable palm oil industry development in Malaysia. The project aims to convert palm oil mill effluent, empty fruit bunches, and waste wood into biomethane, pellet fuel, biocrude oil, and biochemicals to reduce emissions and enhance resource utilization.
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JGC Holdings signed a basic agreement with Taiyo Oil on November 30, 2021, to jointly study Japan's first green refinery project utilizing forest resources. The feasibility study, starting in 2022, aims to produce biofuels from woody biomass in Shikoku to reduce carbon emissions.
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The European Biodiesel Board published its 2024-2025 report, noting stagnant EU biodiesel production despite climate targets. Waste-based feedstocks now account for 55% of production, surpassing crop-based sources at 39%.
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NorSAF has agreed to collaborate with Nova Pangaea Technologies to develop an advanced ethanol production plant in Latvia. The plant is intended to supply NorSAF’s SAF facility.
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The Network for Sustainable Mobility calls for technology-neutral CO2 standards, urging the European Commission to include CO2-neutral fuels in light-duty vehicle regulations. It proposes a Carbon Correction Factor, a new vehicle category for neutral fuels, and a robust definition based on the Renewable Energy Directive.
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Tour d'Europe launched a three-month road trip across Europe in March 2025 to demonstrate renewable fuels' role in decarbonizing transport. The project, supported by automotive and fuel industry stakeholders, aims to raise awareness and verify emission reductions using a digital fuel twin tool.
