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Oct 9Fri
  1. Biodiesel
    Brazil ANP · News and CommunicationsSignificance: Routine

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    ANP resumes 24-month ban on biodiesel trading between distributors

    ANP approved a 24-month restriction on biodiesel sales between distributors to improve traceability of the mandatory diesel blend. The measure, effective the month after publication, follows a successful trial period that reduced discrepancies without affecting supply.

Oct 5Mon
  1. SAF
    Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    RSB wins SAF Policy Leadership Award at India SAF Awards 2026

    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).

Oct 1Thu
  1. Biodiesel
    American Soybean Association · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Small Refinery Exemptions Impact Biofuel Demand

    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.

Sep 25Fri
  1. Biodiesel
    Brazil ANP · News and CommunicationsSignificance: Routine

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    ANP holds public hearing on maritime fuel specifications

    ANP held a public hearing on September 23, 2026, to review Resolution ANP No. 903/2022 regarding maritime fuel specifications. The draft aims to align national standards with IMO decarbonization targets and ISO 8217, allowing up to 100% biodiesel and drop-in synthetic fuels.

Sep 22Tue
  1. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    Macron urges EU to ease biofuel blending limits

    French President Macron urged the EU to ease biofuel blending limits to address fuel prices and supply tensions. The European Biodiesel Board stated that raising the diesel bio component from B7 to B10 would reduce fossil diesel by 3% and accelerate decarbonisation.

Sep 18Fri
  1. Feedstocks
    American Soybean Association · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    ASA Urges Progress on Soybean Trade Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

    The American Soybean Association sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting with President Xi, urging China to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments and address trade barriers. ASA supports a U.S.-China Board of Trade for soybeans and calls for eliminating China's 10% retaliatory duty on U.S. soybeans.