Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel blends such as B20 and B30. The list was published jointly with several German and European industry associations, including the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and the European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA), and is publicly available on the AGQM website. more…

To achieve its climate protection targets in the transport sector, Germany will need a combination of climate-friendly liquid fuels, electric mobility, hydrogen applications and new mobility concepts. Biodiesel (FAME – fatty acid methyl ester) in particular remains an indispensable part of the transition, as it delivers immediate greenhouse gas savings and addresses the needs of the existing vehicle fleet. more…

Many trucks, buses, tractors, and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The list was published together with several German and interna-tional European associations such as the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and the Euro-pean Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA). In the updated approval list, the AGQM compiled information from 20 vehicle and engine manufacturers, show-ing which commercial vehicles and engines can be operated without any problems with higher biodiesel blends or pure biodiesel. The list is publicly available on the AGQM website. more…

The Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) launches its round robin tests in 2026. Laboratories from around the world are invited to register by February 20, 2026, and become part of one of the world's most comprehensive quality assurance programs in this field. more…