Oils & Fats International News
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US Supreme Court backs waivers from biofuel mandate
The US Supreme Court has ruled that small refineries are eligible for hardship waivers from biofuel blending mandates without having to continuously qualify, Argus Media reported on 25 June.
14 July 2021 -
BASF expands portfolio of RSPO-certified surfactants
German chemical and biotech giant BASF has expanded its range of palm-based surfactants with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification, the company announced on 30 June.
14 July 2021 -
Neste and LyondellBasell agree deal to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstocks
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste and leading plastics, chemicals and refining company LyondellBasell (LYB) have agreed a long-term deal to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstocks, Neste announced on 17 June.
13 July 2021 -
USDA maintains forecasts for soyabean oil use in biofuels
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has maintained its forecast for soyabean oil use in biofuel production in its latest report, Biodiesel magazine wrote on 10 June.
13 July 2021 -
Covenant Energy opts for Haldor Topsoe technology at renewable diesel plant
Green fuel producer Covenant Energy has chosen Haldor Topsoe to provide the technology for its new renewable diesel plant in Canada, Haldor Topsoe announced on 17 June.
12 July 2021 -
Al Ghurair to acquire Edible Oil Company
Al Ghurair Investment (AGI) is acquiring multi-seed crusher Edible Oil Company (EOCD) from Dubai Investment Industries (DII), World Grain reported on 29 June.
12 July 2021 -
Biden and senators strike US infrastructure deal
US president Joe Biden reached a deal with a group of moderate senators to boost infrastructure spending in the country with increased investment in roads, bridges and waterways, DTN reported on 24 June.
09 July 2021 -
Strong demand forecast for oleochemicals
The global oleochemicals market has seen high oils and fats feedstock prices, logistics hit by COVID restrictions and severe weather, with strong demand expected ahead, the 13th ICIS World Oleochemicals Conference heard on 23-24 June.
09 July 2021 -
Repsol, Bilbobus and Alsa launch first pilot project in Spain using HVO
Spanish energy company Repsol has joined Bilbao bus line Bilbobus and Spanish bus operator Alsa to launch a pilot project in Spain using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), Repsol announced on 18 June.
08 July 2021 -
Kimberly-Clark partners with RWDC to design sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics
US personal care giant Kimberly-Clark has partnered with biotech company RWDC Industries to design sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, PR Newswire reported on 7 June.
08 July 2021 -
Philippines provides funding for female coconut biodiesel workers benefits
The Philippines government has agreed to provide female biodiesel workers with additional benefits, Business Mirror reported on 14 June.
07 July 2021 -
German demand for rapeseed oil biofuel expected to rise due to new GHG law
A new greenhouse gas (GHG) law in Germany is expected to lead to a rise in demand for rapeseed oil biofuel, the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) said on 21 June.
07 July 2021 -
CPOPC urges EU to reconsider policy on palm oil-based biofuels ahead of RED II revision
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) is urging the European Union (EU) to revise its policy on palm oil-based biofuels ahead of its revision of the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II).
06 July 2021