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FILE PHOTO: An employee adjusts a diesel price tag on display at a gas station in Rongshui, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early March 27, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer/ File Photo
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China’s diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says

China's diesel demand fell by 11% year over year to 3.9 million barrels per day in June, the biggest percentage drop since July...

Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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US EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers’ used cooking oil supply

Investigations underway into biofuel cooking oil supply chains over concerns of fraudulent feedstocks.

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The role of carbon accounting in supporting sustainable biofuels

Not all biofuels are created equal. The International Energy Agency explores how accurate carbon accounting can help biofuels become a key player in...

FILE PHOTO: An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 plane sits on the tarmac at Auckland Airport in New Zealand June 25, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
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Air New Zealand dumps 2030 carbon intensity targets in climate policy shift

Air New Zealand said it would drop its carbon intensity reduction target due to challenges faced in fleet renewal and fuel availability.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Brazil's state-run Petrobras oil company is seen at its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes/File Photo
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Petrobras wrapping up due diligence to buy back refinery from Mubadala, sources say

Petrobras is wrapping up due diligence for a bid on the Mataripe refinery it sold to Abu Dhabi sovereign fund Mubadala for $1.65bn...

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the special sitting of the States of Deliberation, at Guernsey Parliament at Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, during their two day visit to the Channel Islands, Tuesday July 16, 2024. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
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Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain’s green king

Environmentally conscious King Charles III will convert chauffeur-driven cars to run on biofuels, install solar panels and increase use of SAF for royal...

FILE PHOTO: Flags of European Union and China are pictured during the China-EU summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 12, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee//File Photo
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EU to set tariffs on Chinese biodiesel in anti-dumping probe

The EU is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low...

Young pongamia trees grow in a grove in St. Lucie County, Fla., Thursday, June 6, 2024. The ancient tree, native to India, Southeast Asia and Australia, is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida. The tree produces a legume that can be processed into plant-based protein and sustainable biofuel. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy

An ancient Indian tree is thriving in former citrus groves in Florida, and could provide the nation with renewable energy.

FILE PHOTO: The Shell logo is seen on a pump at a Shell petrol station in London January 30, 2014.REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett /File Photo
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Shell to take up to $2 billion writedown on Singapore and Rotterdam plants

Shell will take an impairment charge of up to $2bn after the sale of its Singapore refinery and pausing construction of its biofuel...

Shell started work on its plant in the Netherlands in September 2021 (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
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Shell halts construction on major biofuels plant in Netherlands

It is the latest energy giant to announce the postponement of its low-carbon energy project.

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