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BHP trials Australian tallow biodiesel for biobunkering
BHP trials Australian tallow biodiesel for biobunkering
Sydney, 4 June (Argus) — Australian tallow-based biodiesel was blended in Singapore for the first time and used onboard a bulk carrier, as part of Australian mining group BHP's pilot program aimed at reducing maritime emissions. Mining giant BHP trialled the fuel in May, using a 100pc biodiesel blend comprising 50pc Australian-origin tallow methyl ester (TME) and 50pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome), the firm said on 3 June. The blend is expected to deliver around a 79pc reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per voyage compared with conventional very low-sulphur fuel oil. The biodiesel was used onboard the Berge Lyngor , an iron ore carrier that departed Port Hedland, Western Australia, for China on 17 May and partially discharged its cargo on 31 May, according to Kpler data. Around 500t of TME was sourced from producer Just Biodiesel's 60mn litre/yr plant on the New South Wales–Victoria border and exported to Singapore's bunkering hub in approximately 25 isotanks by biofuel supplier HAMR Energy, Just Biodiesel told Argus today. Japanese trading firm Mitsui's Singapore energy trading arm supplied the Ucome component and carried out blending. The project was co-funded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore under the Maritime Innovation and Technology Fund. By Grace Dudley Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Air France-KLM flags secure summer jet fuel supply
Air France-KLM flags secure summer jet fuel supply
London, 3 June (Argus) — Air France-KLM said jet fuel supply is secure for the peak summer travel season, becoming the latest European airline to signal stable availability after earlier concerns over disruptions linked to the closure of the strait of Hormuz. "All indicators are positive for the July and August peak travel season" in terms of availability at its French and Dutch airport hubs, chief executive Benjamin Smith said. The company is "continuously monitoring" fuel supply at destination airports but has committed to maintaining its summer flight schedule. Other European airlines have delivered similar messages in recent weeks. Last week, Germany's Lufthansa said there were "no signs" of supply risks at its six European hubs — Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels and Rome. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said supply appears secure until September, while Jet2 said it does not expect disruption to its summer schedule. The improved sentiment reflects a more balanced supply picture. Higher regional refinery output, stockdraws and imports from the US and Nigeria have helped offset the loss of Middle Eastern supply following the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz, easing earlier fears of jet fuel shortages in Europe. European jet fuel prices have fallen in response, staying below $1,200/t for almost two weeks — the lowest level since the start of the US-Iran conflict, although still around 50pc higher than pre-war levels. Supply remains tight, however. Unplanned refinery outages could quickly disrupt supply to individual airports, while the ongoing lack of flows through the strait of Hormuz means the global jet fuel market remains undersupplied. Europe must continue to compete with other regions for imports, and market participants expect prices to remain elevated for several months. By Amaar Khan Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
EU committee mulls revised CO2 targets for cars, vans
EU committee mulls revised CO2 targets for cars, vans
Brussels, 2 June (Argus) — The European Parliament's environment committee today debated amending the EU's CO2 standards for passenger cars and vans to allow new vehicles powered exclusively by alternative fuels to be reclassified as zero-emission vehicles. The new vehicle category, proposed by Italian lawmaker Massimiliano Salini, received support from conservative and right-wing members. It would address a "flaw" in the current regulation, Salini said. EU law currently only allows for the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) as zero-emission from 2030 due to tailpipe approach to emissions. The alternative-fuel category would not normally achieve zero tailpipe emissions, Salini told the committee. "But they do ensure a carbon-neutral balance overall", he said. Centre-right EPP group member Salini's draft report aims also to raise the share of biofuels and e-fuels that carmakers can count towards fleet-wide CO2 reduction targets, increasing the limit from 3pc to 10pc. The text maintains low-carbon steel credits at up to 7pc. The environment committee is aiming to vote on its position on 4-5 November. Committee agreement typically requires support from the EPP group, the largest political group in parliament. "The EPP's intention is to find the majority in the centre," said German lawmaker Peter Liese, while noting that the "ban" on new car sales with internal combustion engines (ICE) from 2035 must be "abolished". "That must be the starting point of all negotiations," Liese said. Liese also called for e-fuels and biofuels to play a greater role. "It's true they are not 100pc climate neutral. But their contribution must be accepted as far as they are climate neutral," he said. "We need more technological neutrality," said Czech ECR conservative Alexandr Vondra, adding that targets for carmakers should be more "realistic". Vondra welcomed suggested amendments to cut the 2035 fleet-wide emissions-reduction targets for new light commercial vehicles from 100pc to 80pc. German Greens lawmaker Michael Bloss said high fuel prices are driving faster EV uptake , while ICE sales are falling. Bloss argued Salini's suggested flexibilities would lead to less investment. Bloss urged the committee to form compromises on the details around centre political groups. However, he said Salini's report seeks a right-wing majority. Passenger cars and vans are responsible for around 16pc and 3pc of the EU's total CO2 emissions, according to the European Commission. The EU has a net zero target for 2050, with interim targets of 55pc greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions for 2030 and a net GHG cut of 90pc for 2040, both from a 1990 baseline. By Dafydd ab Iago Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
US corn for ethanol production extends rise
US corn for ethanol production extends rise
Houston, 1 June (Argus) — US corn used for ethanol reached its highest April volume since 2019, according to the latest US Department of Agriculture data, even as US ethanol producers continued to also pull on sorghum to boost total output. Corn for ethanol rose to 428mn bushels (bu) in April, a 1pc increase from the same month last year and the largest volume since 440mn bu were used in April 2019. This marks the third consecutive month with a year-over-year increase in corn use. Increases in corn for ethanol use continue to lag overall ethanol production gains, however. April ethanol production totaled about 31.6mn bl, according to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, a 3.2pc gain from the year prior. Sorghum use has skyrocketed since last April and continues to contribute to overall increases in ethanol production. Sorghum use in March totaled 10mn bu, EIA data said, a 25pc increase from the same month last year. Sorghum use data lags corn by a month. Sorghum for ethanol use has averaged 11.1mn bu over the past 12 months, with April figures expected to fall in the same range. By Joseph Crosby Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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