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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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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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Indonesia's Coordinating Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated the government is considering a moratorium on semi-finished processing industries to accelerate full downstreaming. The move aims to break the cycle of exporting semi-finished nickel and re-importing finished goods, aligning with a national roadmap for 28 commodities.
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Kingdom Konsult and The Biofuel Company announced an exclusive partnership on Oct. 6 to introduce B100 biofuel for marine bunkering in Qatar. The Saudi firm will supply fuel and certifications, while the Qatari partner handles market development and customer engagement.
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DHS seized over 600,000 gallons of biodiesel valued at $2.8 million destined for sanctioned Cuban firm Enetec. The seizure, involving 90 cargoes from Florida and Texas, occurred amid Cuba's economic crisis and US sanctions.
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Flávio Bolsonaro, winner of the first round of the presidential elections, pledged commitment to the biodiesel agenda during a meeting with the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA). The candidate, accompanied by lawmakers close to the sector, called the issue a ‘Brazilian jewel’.
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The US decision to release diesel stocks aims to lower record prices and ease fears of a potential export ban under the Trump administration. Brazil, Mexico, and European partners like the UK and Netherlands face significant economic risks due to heavy reliance on US diesel, with Brazil emerging as the top buyer amid Russian supply disruptions.
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Amaggi expanded its B100 biodiesel pilot from one farm to four in Mato Grosso during the 2025/26 season. The company reported no equipment issues after using the fuel on 47 machines for cotton and corn operations.
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GAPKI proposed government-managed dedicated palm oil plantations for biodiesel and additional income for farmers during replanting. These measures aim to sustain the B50 program and downstream industrialization while balancing food needs and exports.
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Brazilian biocombustibles will pay 40% to 90% of the taxes paid by the fossil fuels they replace under the new tax system, according to Joint Ordinance 14/2026 issued by the Ministry of Finance and the IBS Management Committee. The text establishes the calculation methodology for fuel sales tax rates effective when CBS and IBS begin in 2027 and 2029, respectively.
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COFCO International completed its first rail shipment of 400,000 liters of biodiesel B100 in Brazil, moving the product from Rondonópolis to Paulínia. The company stated the initiative aims to expand logistics alternatives and directly connect producers and buyers to the main fuel hub in Paulínia.
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Indonesia plans to use over 12 million hectares of degraded land for biofuel feedstock to avoid new deforestation. Officials state this replaces prior expansion plans, while GAPKI and BPDP project CPO supply constraints for the upcoming B60 mandate.
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Biofuel and energy transition projects in Brazil have accumulated R$289 billion in registered investments, according to data presented at the GAFFFF panel in São Paulo. The sector is expanding into aviation, maritime transport, and corn ethanol, which now accounts for 30% of Brazil's ethanol production.
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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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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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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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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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UFOP supports Federal Minister Alois Rainer's proposal to exempt biofuels from energy taxation to boost agricultural use. The association argues this aligns with coalition agreements and enhances energy security, farm liquidity, and EU competitiveness.
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The EU approved definitive anti-subsidy duties and a Price Undertaking agreement for Argentine biodiesel imports in January 2019. EBB welcomed the measures and stated it would monitor the agreement's implementation to ensure fair competition.
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The EBB welcomed the EU TDI Committee's approval of definitive anti-subsidy duties on Indonesian biodiesel imports on November 13, 2019. The duties, ranging from 8% to 18%, were recommended by the European Commission to address market disruption caused by subsidized imports.
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The European Biodiesel Board re-elected Kristell Guizouarn as President for 2020-2022 and appointed Xavier Noyon as Secretary General. Noyon, a French citizen with a background in renewable energy and forest certification, joins the association to support its sustainability agenda.
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The European Parliament's ITRE Committee voted on July 13, 2022, to revise the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), raising the transport GHG reduction target to 16% and overall renewables target to 45%. The European Biodiesel Board welcomed the vote, which confirmed the role of sustainable biodiesel from all feedstocks, including a 7% cap for crop-based biofuels, ahead of September plenary votes.
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On 13 October 2022, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) elected its new Executive Board for the 2022-2024 term. Dickon Posnett of Argent Energy was elected as EBB President, alongside two Vice-Presidents and eight Board members.
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The EU General Court dismissed annulment actions by three Indonesian biodiesel producers, confirming definitive countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel imports. The EBB stated the ruling protects the European biodiesel industry from unfair subsidies.
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On 28 April 2023, over 50 organizations signed the B+ Manifesto at the B+ Summit in Estoril, Portugal, urging policymakers to adopt technology-neutral regulations for heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation. The document highlights the potential of higher biodiesel blends and green fuels to reduce emissions cost-effectively while supporting the circular economy.
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21 road transport associations, including EBB, urge the EU Commission to accelerate a technology-neutral review of CO2 emission standards. They argue that sustainable fuels and PHEVs should complement electrification to decarbonize transport efficiently.
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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.
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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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The European Commission has failed to assess CO₂-neutral fuel methodologies for heavy-duty vehicles within the one-year deadline set by Regulation (EU) 2024/1610. The WGMM, a group of over 50 industry stakeholders, submitted a December 2024 report proposing definitions and methodology options, urging the Commission to act promptly to avoid delaying decarbonization efforts.
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ANP extended the deadline for public comments on the new RenovaCalc versions to 16/10/2026, previously 16/9. The update improves carbon intensity and NEEA calculations for RenovaBio biocombustibles.
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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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Sens. Grassley and Klobuchar introduced legislation to extend the Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit through 2029. The credit, which expires on December 31, 2026, provides a $0.20 per gallon tax incentive for biodiesel producers using domestic feedstocks.
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Caramuru's board authorized a US$100 million loan from Rabobank to fund a new biodiesel investment plan. The specific details of the investment plan were not disclosed in the available documents.
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Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association, told Reuters that palm oil could trade at a premium to soyoil in 2027 due to El Niño production risks and rising Indonesian biodiesel demand. He projected Indonesia's 2027 palm oil output to fall 3.7% to 56.6 million metric tonnes while biodiesel demand rises 18.5% to 17.4 million tonnes, cutting exports by 14.9% to 26.5 million tonnes.
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Bloomberg reports BP is reportedly considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, bp Bunge Bioenergia, as it reviews its portfolio. The unit, fully owned by BP since 2024, operates 11 sugarcane units with capacity equivalent to about 50,000 barrels of ethanol per day.