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Biodiesel share increased despite declining diesel consumption

In the first half of year 2018 the consumption of road traffic diesel and petrol in Germany was lower than in the 2017 reference period. more…

Avril raises biodiesel output to full capacity again

Avril could raise their biodiesel output to full capacity again in June after cutting down in March because of increasing biodiesel imports from Argentina. more…

Two English companies to purchase biodiesel plants in Amsterdam

Large discrepancies between emissions of best and worst diesel cars

First biodiesel from waste frying oil in Czech Republic

The company Chemoprojekt was the first company in the Czech Republic to introduce the production of biodiesel from rapeseed oil. more…

EPA proposes new Renewable Fuel Standard

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed volumes of renewable fuels according to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2019/2020. more…

Scania to introduce B100 busses in Buenos Aires

Scania has teamed with local bus line Linea to introduce 100% biodiesel-fueled busses in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires. more…

Preliminary agreement on RED II

On 14 June 2018, The European Commission, Parliament and Council have agreed on the new Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) for 2021-2030. more…

Blockade at French oil refineries and fuel depots

French farmers will block oil refineries and fuel depots for three days in protest at plans by the oil and gas major Total to use imported palm oil at a biofuel facility. more…

German Biodiesel Exports increased

In the first quarter of 2018, German biodiesel exports in comparison to the previous year increased by 31 % to 428,620 tons. more…