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UPM scraps plans to develop second biofuels refinery in Rotterdam
The announcement comes amid wider reports of general market uncertainty in the European biodiesel space, as producers struggle to operate profitably against a backdrop of consistently high feedstock prices. “The complexity of a multi-feedstock greenfield investment leading to comparatively high capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) costs, combined with a market that demands competitive production economics, […]
June 4, 2025
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By Alexandra Chapman
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What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and how does it fit into the renewable energy supply chain?
Fastmarkets is due to launch a new European based sustainable aviation fuel price, but what is the significance of this renewable energy?
May 20, 2025
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By Timothy Worledge
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UCOME premium drops as Dutch biofuel compliance shifts demand
Low physical demand and surplus SAF compliance tickets weigh down UCOME prices
May 13, 2025
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By Alexandra Chapman, Thomas Hughes, the Fastmarkets team
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Dry bulk shipping explores green fuels at Geneva conference
A dominant theme at this year’s Geneva Dry Conference for the dry bulk shipping industry was the effects to be expected from the imposition of new environmental regulations.
May 7, 2025
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By Eoin Hughes
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Southwest Airlines to divest renewables and SAF projects: industry sources
Southwest Airlines is in the process of divesting all investment in renewables and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), multiple industry sources told Fastmarkets on Monday April 28
April 30, 2025
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By Wendy Dulaney
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EVelution funds solar-powered cobalt facility using investor program
EVelution Energy is financing $64.8 million in secured subordinated debt under the US' EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to fund the construction and operations of its cobalt production facility in Yuma County, Arizona, the company said in a press release on Wednesday, April 9.
April 23, 2025
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By David Bartle
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The state of SAF in Africa and the Middle East: 2024 recap
Africa's increasing air travel demand and biofuel production potential, alongside the Middle East's strategic SAF investments, position both regions as key players in advancing global aviation decarbonization efforts.
January 9, 2025
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By Misha Simonovska
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Uncertainty for energy policy as US awaits new administration: 2025 preview
The US feedstock and biodiesel industries face significant uncertainty due to potential policy changes, including pending import tariffs, the transition from the Blenders Tax Credit to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and delayed federal guidance.
January 6, 2025
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By Amanda Luhavalja, Bob Lane, Wendy Dulaney, Alexandra Chapman
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Why Fastmarkets tallow prices are a game changer for the biofuel industry
What if the success of your biofuel operations hinged on a single variable—tallow prices?
January 2, 2025
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By Ryan Standard
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Understanding how to use Exchange for Physical (EFP) using the ICE UCO futures contract
The Exchange for Physical (EFP) process in the futures market allows companies to manage commodity price risk by exchanging futures contracts for physical commodities, providing flexibility, price certainty, and operational efficiency.
December 11, 2024
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By David Becker
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