Brazil reports more off-spec biodiesel March-April

The rate of Brazilian biodiesel falling below required blending limits nearly tripled in March and April after the mandate was increased to 14pc, according to a government analysis. Hydrocarbons regulator ANP’s Fuel Quality Monitoring Program (PMQC) found 271 instances of biodiesel below the required level between 1 March — when the blending mandate was increased …

Brazil narrows lower biofuel mix mandate in south

Brazil’s oil regulator ANP dialed back the reduced biofuels mandatory blend in Rio Grande do Sul state to four cities amid the recent flooding in the region. Low blending areas now apply only to the cities of Canoas, Esteio, Rio Grande and Santa Maria. The measure will still last for 30 days, starting on 4 …

US Biofuels Maker Defends UCO From China

Darling Ingredients Inc., a major U.S. producer of renewable diesel, defended imports of used cooking oil (UCO) as a feedstock to produce biofuels. An increase in UCO shipments from China has stirred speculation that some imports may not be authentic and instead are mixed with fresh vegetable oils, potentially undermining U.S. biofuel laws. Chinese imports …