
March 7, 2025
BY Erin Krueger
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The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed EU regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock by 2030. Representatives of the EU’s biobased diesel industry applauded the decision.
The U.S. exported 19,448 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 7. Biodiesel imports were at 5,886.4 metric tons for the month.
A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.
Be8 announced the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe.
The government of Alberta, Canada, on June 12 launched an effort to update its renewable fuels standard (RFS) program, which has been in effect since 2011. The province aims to implement updates by Jan. 1, 2028.