Crude Processing

The global biofuels landscape is currently marked by a strategic divide, with major Western energy firms scaling back investments while Asia ramps up production and technological development.

Southeast Asia is actively reshaping its energy landscape, prioritizing the use of palm waste for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) amidst challenges with traditional feedstocks.

As the global energy landscape evolves, major players are navigating the transition by balancing traditional fuel demands with renewable energy advancements.

The global biofuel market is currently navigating significant shifts driven by price volatility in key commodities like palm oil, increasing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and strategic investments in feedstock sourcing and emission reduction technologies.

The global quest for sustainable energy is actively reshaping agricultural and trade landscapes, particularly for biofuels.

Repsol SA and Bunge Global SA are partnering to increase the use of intermediate novel crops, specifically camelina and safflower, as feedstocks for renewable fuel production.

Integrated biorefineries, capable of utilizing diverse feedstocks, are essential for optimizing operational costs, mitigating feedstock supply risks, and scaling up the production of affordable renewable fuels to meet net-zero targets.

In Mar. 2025, Indonesia's exports of crude and refined palm oil saw a slight contraction, reaching 2.02MM mt, a marginal decrease from the 2.06MM mt recorded in Feb.

The US biomass-based diesel industry, spurred by renewable diesel, has grown significantly to 6.4B gal (24.23B liters) in capacity.

The UK has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) imports from the US.