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Oct 2Fri
  1. Renewable methanol
    Hydrocarbon Processing · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    LEGO Group starts making selected LEGO® elements using eMethanol

    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.

  2. SAF
    Global e-Fuels · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Dondel Announces China’s First Green Hydrogen to SAF Project

    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.

  3. Feedstocks
    BiodieselBR · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Brazilian soybean prices fall as market monitors planting rains

    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.

  4. E-fuels
    Hydrocarbon Processing · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Hydrogen Reality Check: From Gigawatts Announced to FIDs Signed

    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.

  5. Biodiesel
    ANTARA News · BusinessSignificance: Routine

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    Indonesia halts diesel imports via B50 biofuel program

    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.

  6. Feedstocks
    BiodieselBR · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Global vegetable oil prices expected to rise due to tighter supply

    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.

  7. Feedstocks
    ISCC · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    From regenerative agriculture to 45Z: Key takeaways from the ISCC Technical Stakeholder Conference – Agri-Food and Feed

    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.

  8. Renewable methanol
    Renewable Carbon News · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    SWCHEM ships first batch from world's largest green methanol project

    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.

  9. Biodiesel
    Biofuels Digest · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Macron urges EU to raise biofuel blending to B10

    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.

  10. SAF
    Biofuels Digest · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Aeroflot and Gazprom Neft agree to develop and use SAF in Russia

    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.

  11. SAF
    Biofuels Digest · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    INERATEC and Ramboll expand eSAF production collaboration

    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.

  12. Renewable methanol
    Hydrocarbon Processing · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    AFRY selected to lead engineering for Unipers NorthStarH2 eMethanol plant

    AFRY has been awarded by Uniper to deliver FEED for NorthStarH2, a planned eMethanol production facility in Östersund, Sweden. The project aims to produce 115,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually using renewable electricity and biogenic CO2, with a Final Investment Decision planned for 2028 and commissioning scheduled for 2031.

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.

  2. SAF
    Biofuels Digest · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Mind the Gap: The New Map from Lab to Scale

    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.

  3. Feedstocks
    UFOP · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    FJRG and UFOP to discuss alternative fuels at 2026 conference

    The FJRG and UFOP will hold their 7th conference on alternative fuels in Lemgo on 11-12 June 2026. Experts will discuss biogenic and synthetic fuels, citing the Middle East crisis and energy prices as drivers for energy independence.

  4. Biodiesel
    UFOP · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    UFOP begrüßt Initiative von Bundesminister Rainer zur Steuerbefreiung von Biokraftstoffen in der Landwirtschaft

    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.

  5. Feedstocks
    BiodieselBR · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Indian industry association forecasts 30% higher sunflower-oil imports after tariff cut

    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.

  6. E-fuels
    National Energy Administration of ChinaSignificance: Routine

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    NEA chief Wang Hongzhi inspects Jilin energy projects

    From September 20 to 21, 2026, Wang Hongzhi, Party Secretary and Director of the National Energy Administration, visited Jilin to inspect energy investment and winter power supply. He emphasized expanding energy investment, accelerating new grid construction, and ensuring safe winter energy supply.

  7. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB welcomes definitive anti-subsidy duties on Argentine biodiesel

    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.

  8. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB welcomes definitive anti-subsidy duties on Indonesian biodiesel

    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.

  9. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB re-elects Guizouarn as President and appoints Noyon as Secretary General

    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.

  10. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    Parliament Committee Vote Confirms Biodiesel Role in Transport Decarbonization

    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.

  11. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB elects new leadership for 2022-2024

    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.

  12. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB, ABA, EWABA Joint Press Release – B+ Manifesto calls for policy actions to step-up decarbonisation of Heavy-Duty Vehicles

    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.

  13. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB et al. call for early tech-neutral review of EU CO2 standards

    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.

  14. Feedstocks
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    Tour d'Europe road trip highlights renewable fuels for EU transport

    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.

  15. Feedstocks
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    Network For Sustainable Mobility calls for technology – neutral CO2 Standards Regulations

    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.

  16. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    EBB Statistical Report 2024-2025

    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%.

  17. Biodiesel
    European Biodiesel Board · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    Commission Yet to Deliver on CO₂-Neutral Truck Commitments – Industry Stands Ready

    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.

  18. Biodiesel
    ANTARA News · BusinessSignificance: Routine

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    Prabowo's B50 drive helps strengthen energy security: expert

    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.

  19. SAF
    LanzaJet · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    LanzaJet Applauds IRA Passage for SAF

    LanzaJet praised the Inflation Reduction Act for supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The company aims to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030 using its Alcohol-to-Jet technology.