Indonesia curbs exports of used cooking oil, palm residue

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In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries. The move aims to help attain a new mandate starting from this year, of mixing 40% of palm oil-based fuel with diesel fuel, called B40, up from 35% previously, the government said. The new regulation, which takes effect immediately, requires all exporters of palm oil residue and UCO, including palm oil mill effluent (POME), to acquire an export allocation from the government. https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/indonesia-curbs-exports-used-cooking-oil-palm-residue-help-domestic-users-2025-01-08/

In the UAE, SAF One announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company. This strategic acquisition will strengthen SAF One’s supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. Commenting on the acquisition, Deepak Munganahalli, Co-Founder and Director at SAF One, said, “Our acquisition of Green Biotrade represents a significant milestone in our mission to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production. By integrating Green Biotrade’s extensive trading expertise and robust feedstock network, we are enhancing our ability to source, secure, and manage the critical biomass resources essential for our SAF production. This move underscores our commitment to building a comprehensive and resilient supply chain that can support the growing demand for clean aviation fuels.” https://www.saf-one.co/

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is participating in a European research project, called BIOntier, which is developing more sustainable materials than conventional ones, known as biocomposites, for industrial sectors such as the automotive, aeronautics, energy storage and water treatment industries. Biocomposites developed by BIOntier cover applications as diverse as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment adapted to the thermal and mechanical demands of the industry. They are also used as structural impact absorbers designed to improve collision safety, low-pressure hydrogen storage tanks and high-pressure tanks designed to increase the durability of purification systems. The BIOntier project (Breaking Frontiers in sustainable and circular biocomposites with high performance for multi-sector applications), coordinated by the FORTH research centre in Greece and with funding of more than EUR 7 million (GA 101155925), brings together 25 partners including universities, research centres, SMEs and large companies from 12 countries. https://www.uc3m.es/research/international-projects

Please find attached a press release on the 22nd International Conference on Renewable Mobility “Fuels of the Future 2025”, which is again expected to attract more than 600 participants.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel, was called by Indonesia against the European Union over its alleged trade discrimination against biofuels based on Indonesian palm oil, largely but not fully backed the EU. The three-member panel ruled that the EU’s logic in classifying palm oil as “high-risk” from a greenhouse gas mitigation perspective was sound, but disagreed with the way the EU had gone about drafting, publishing and administering the rules, as it lacked transparency. https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/news/wto-confirms-validity-eu-climate-based-actions-renewable-energy-dispute-brought-indonesia-2025-01-10_en

The US Renewable Fuels Association welcomed the publication of an interim rule by the US Department of Agriculture on technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) crops used as feedstocks for biofuels. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of corn, sorghum and other biofuel crops grown in the United States. https://ethanolrfa.org/media-and-news/category/news-releases/article/2025/01/rfa-welcomes-usda-interim-rule-on-climate-smart-ag-guideliness

The Canadian Department of Energy and Natural Resources announced that Member of Parliament Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson, has announced over $7.6 million to support projects and studies aimed at advancing technologies and initiatives that will further strengthen Canada’s clean fuels and alternative fuels sectors. https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2025/01/federal-government-invests-in-made-in-canada-technologies-to-advance-clean-fuels-sector0.html

Arbios Biotech announced the successful completion of construction of its Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George, British Columbia. The facility uses Licella’s Cat-HTR hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to transform forest residues and other woody residuals into a renewable bio-oil that can be refined into transportation fuels with a low carbon footprint. https://arbiosbiotech.com/arbios-biotech-announces-completion-of-its-biomass-to-bio-oil-facility-in-prince-george/

CN has unveiled in Canada its new medium-duty hybrid electric locomotive, developed in partnership with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will be tested under various operating conditions across the CN network as part of a pilot project to assess its potential to improve operational efficiency and save fuel, which is another step towards more modern and sustainable rail operations. https://www.railway-technology.com/news/cn-railway-hybrid-locomotive/

Tidewater Renewables sold its interest in Rimrock Renewables Limited Partnership, held through a wholly owned subsidiary, to Biocirc Canada Holdings Inc. a subsidiary of Biocirc Group ApS, a leading global developer of renewable natural gas with extensive experience in the design, development and construction of biogas projects. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tidewater-renewables-ltd-announces-the-sale-of-its-interest-in-the-rimrock-renewables-natural-gas-partnership-860102268.html

International Motors strengthens its position in the market with the certification and approval of the integrated powertrain for the use of renewable diesel. Available in the International LT®, RHTM, HX® and HVTM series trucks, the International S13 integrated powertrain is the most advanced, fuel-efficient and leanest powertrain available. Delivering up to 515 horsepower, the integrated S13 powertrain includes an engine and exhaust aftertreatment system that work seamlessly together. This integration sets a new standard for efficiency, profitability and sustainability for international customers. https://menafn.com/1109094400/International-S13-Integrated-Powertrain-Approved-For-Use-With-Renewable-Diesel

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has performed the first-ever ship refueling operation in Spain with a truck-borne shipment of liquefied biomethane (LBM) to widen access to supplies of the sustainable fuel and bolster the country’s circular economy. https://safety4sea.com/uecc-performs-first-biolng-refuel-in-spain/

USA BioEnergy announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed to convert wood waste into sustainable, net-zero aviation fuel (SAF). The landmark SAF facility already secured a 20-year offtake agreement with Southwest Airlines and is at the forefront of advancing ultra-low-carbon fuel, which is much needed in the future of aviation. https://climbingfast.com/usa-bioenergy-purchases-land-for-saf-refinery/

The Brazilian National Bank for Social and Economic Development (BNDES) has approved financing of 163 million dollars for the construction of a second-generation cellulosic ethanol (E2G) plant by Raizen. According to the report, Raizan will build a plant with a capacity of 82 million liters of cellulosic ethanol per year in the municipality of Andradina in the state of Sao Paulo. The national capacity for 2G ethanol production could reach 440 million liters of biofuel if Raizen’s six plants are taken into account, according to the BNDES. https://www.qcintel.com/biofuels/article/bndes-approves-163m-financing-for-raizen-2g-ethanol-plant-34316.html

MIT spinout Emvolon is taking a new approach to processing methane by repurposing automotive engines to serve as modular, cost-effective chemical plants. The company’s systems can take methane gas and produce liquid fuels like methanol and ammonia on-site; these fuels can then be used or transported in standard truck containers. https://news.mit.edu/2024/emvolon-turns-automotive-engines-into-green-fuel-chemical-plants-1119

Anew Climate has expanded its European business by entering the German biomethane market. Building on the company’s more than 20 years of experience in the North American biomethane and carbon capture market, Anew will provide a comprehensive range of products and services for the transportation sector and industrial heat and power generation. Anew’s new office in Munich complements its existing offices in Budapest and Madrid. https://anewclimate.com/

In Norway, according to DNV’s latest white paper “Biofuels in Shipping”, key biofuels like FAME and HVO have great potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting compliance with maritime regulations, but their benefits to the industry could be constrained by limited supply in the future. With biofuel use expected to increase, the paper also highlights the importance of its safe introduction, outlining critical operational and technical considerations. https://www.dnv.com/news/biofuel-can-deliver-significant-GHG-emissions-reductions-but-future-uptake-could-be-hampered-by-supply/

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit on Jan. 10. The Clean Fuels Production Credit provides a tax credit for the production of fuels whose greenhouse gas emissions are below certain levels throughout their life cycle. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2780

Neste and KPI OceanConnect recently collaborated on the supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector in Singapore in partnership with Global Energy for operational delivery in Singapore waters. This is the first time renewable diesel is supplied to the marine sector players to be used e.g. by cruise ships in Singapore. https://kpioceanconnect.com/kpi-oceanconnect-neste-and-global-energy-complete-first-delivery-of-renewable-diesel-to-the-marine-sector-in-singapore/

Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk and global mining firm BHP have collaborated on the pilot iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. According to the company, this also represents the first time Berge Bulk used biodiesel on a voyage in the Pacific. https://www.offshore-energy.biz/berge-bulk-and-bhp-join-forces-for-biodiesel-powered-iron-ore-voyages/

Anaergia S.r.l. has signed a binding agreement with Techbau S.p.A., a leading Italian company specializing in large engineering and construction projects, for the construction of five new biomethane production plants in Italy. Anaergia S.r.l., as technology supplier, will provide state-of-the-art equipment for the biomethane production process, while Techbau, as general contractor, will oversee the engineering, procurement and construction of the plants. https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2025-01/64281283-anaergia-inc-anaergia-enters-into-binding-agreement-with-techbau-to-build-five-biomethane-plants-in-italy-004.htm

Pili, a French manufacturer of bio-based dyes and pigments, has partnered with Californian denim brand Citizens of Humanity and Turkish denim mill Orta to launch a denim collection dyed with Pili’s bio-based indigo. According to the report, Pili’s bio-based indigo is the result of a unique process that combines fermentation and organic chemistry to provide a high-performance, environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel-based dyes. https://infashionbusiness.com/home/news_details/4633

PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) achieved ISCC (International Sustainability Carbon Certification) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and Europe Union (EU) certificates to produce SAF from used cooking oil (UCO). With this certification, KPI’s SAF meets sustainability requirements and can be accepted and traded according to the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) CORSIA (worldwide) and the European Union. https://www.safinvestor.com/news/146721/pertamina-2/

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