
Shell to buy 150,000 tonnes of biodiesel from China’s Jiaao Enprotech
8th March, 2021
The Singapore subsidiary of oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has signed a US$155M biodiesel supply deal with Chinese chemical product company Jiaao Enprotech, Yicai Global reported on 9 February.

Bursa Malaysia launches revised crude palm kernel oil futures contract
8th March, 2021
Futures and options exchange Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) has launched a revamped crude palm kernel oil futures (FPKO) contract today.

Argentina investigates consumer and food giants over output curbs
8th March, 2021
The Argentine government is investigating leading consumer and food companies over accusations they deliberately held back production amid a clampdown on rising prices, Reuters reported on 17 February.
Latest issue: February 2021

Our February 2021 issue gives an update on the EU biofuels market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renewable Energy Directive II and the expanding domestic supply and blending of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
In a special focus, we look at the role antioxidants play in preserving the shelf life of edible oils used in dressings, sauces and marinades.
We also report on the challenges facing the global sunflower oil market and the development and uptake of marine biofuels.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
Recent News
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Mainstream Pine Products to build new CTO biorefinery in South Carolina
25th February, 2021 -
BA to start flights with partially sustainable fuel as early as next year
24th February, 2021 -
Marathon Petroleum balance traditional refinery operations with renewables
23rd February, 2021 -
USA ships record volume of soyabeans and corn to China in final quarter 2020
23rd February, 2021 -
Bayer sets up US$2bn fund to resolve future Roundup lawsuits
22nd February, 2021 -
Storm causes havoc for US Gulf logistics
22nd February, 2021 -
Brazil set for record soyabean crop
19th February, 2021
Fact File
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3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE - A new challenge
12th November, 2020 -
3-MCPDE and GE - Good practices
10th November, 2020 -
Acrylamide
11th April, 2019 -
Activated carbon
11th June, 2018 -
Ahiflower
2nd August, 2016 -
Algae
29th August, 2013 -
Antioxidants
10th November, 2020 -
Bleaching earths
6th July, 2016 -
Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
15th April, 2019 -
Camelina
10th November, 2020