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September 19, 2017

UK Department for Transport announces biofuel reforms

BY NNFCC Ltd. Found In:Policy, Feedstock, Use, EuropeFollowing years of policy uncertainty and market stagnation, the U.K.'s Department for Transport said it intends to raise the target under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, paving the way for future growth of the U.K. biofuels industry. READ MORE

September 19, 2017

French, German oilseed farmers ask EU to protect biodiesel market

BY FOP, UFOP Found In:Policy, Feedstock, Distribution, Latin America, EuropeFrench and German oilseed farmer organizations say the European Commission cannot propose a reduction of EU biofuel production from biomass driven by environmental issues while widely opening its markets to imported biodiesel and GMO protein meal. READ MORE

September 15, 2017

Registration opens for 2017 no-harm test of biodiesel stabilizers

BY Ron KotrbaFound In:Quality, EuropeGermany's AGQM has opened registration for its latest round of no-harm tests on oxidation stabilizers for biodiesel. The no-harm tests ensure that additives do not cause negative interactions with the fuels. Registration is open until Oct. 15. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

New York governor signs bill requiring biodiesel in heating oil

BY The National Biodiesel Board Found In:Policy, Use, North AmericaLegislation signed Sept. 13 by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo requires Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to follow New York City's lead by blending at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5) into all home heating oil sold by July 1, 2018. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

EU-28 biodiesel imports likely to increase significantly

BY UFOP Found In:Policy, Distribution, Latin America, Europe, Asia-PacificFollowing the recent EU decision to substantially lower import duties on Argentinian biodiesel, spurred by a World Trade Organization ruling last year, imports into the EU-28 are likely to rise sharply, producing considerable shifts in the market. READ MORE

September 13, 2017

Geneva International Airport to incorporate biojet fuel next year

BY Neste Corp. Found In:Use, EuropeBy late next year, renewable jet fuel will comprise at least 1 percent of the annual jet fuel consumption for aircraft operations from Geneva International Airport. The Switzerland-based airport had 16.5 million passengers in 2016. READ MORE

September 12, 2017

US DOE funds $8.8 million for innovations in algae technology

BY The U.S. DOE Found In:Feedstock, North AmericaThe U.S. DOE selected four additional projects from the Productivity Enhanced Algae and ToolKits funding opportunity to receive up to $8.8 million. These projects will deliver high-impact tools and techniques to reduce the cost of algal biofuels. READ MORE