Todays Latest Updates: 4 September 2026

Biofuels: The Netherlands. The Port of Amsterdam is strengthening its position as a leading renewable energy hub, with significant investment in infrastructure and storage capacity to support growing volumes of biofuels, renewable methanol and other low-carbon energy products. As demand for sustainable fuels increases, the port is undergoing a transformation from its long-established role as a fossil fuel gateway to a key facilitator of the energy transition. Storage capacity for renewable fuel components in the Amsterdam port area has increased from approximately 300,000 cubic metres in 2020 to around 700,000 cubic metres today. This expansion reflects rising demand for biofuels and the infrastructure needed to support their distribution. Link 04/09/2026.

Ethanol: Brazil. COFCO International announced an agreement to acquire the Rio Vermelho and Nova Unialco sugar mills in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo state from Bunge, expanding its sugar operations in Brazil. Having operated in Brazil for more than a decade, COFCO International continues to invest in the country and play an important role in connecting Brazilian agricultural production to global markets. Link 04/09/2026

Feedstock: Vietnam. Econetix announced that it is expanding its portfolio of offerings with a new biochar and bamboo project in Vietnam, developed in partnership with EcoNations. et to operate in Vietnam’s Khánh Hòa Province, the project will establish a 240-hectare bamboo plantation to secure a long-term, sustainable feedstock supply for biochar production. To produce the biochar, the initiative will operate a 40 t/day continuous pyrolysis facility, which is expected to produce 12,000 MT of biochar annually for carbon removal and soil amendment sales. Link 04/09/2026.

Marine fuels: Denmark. Everllence announced that the world’s first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol capable engine has been tested and verified at an R&D test at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea. The engine is bound for the third in a series of 10 × Very Large Ore Carriers ordered by Shandong Shipping for chartering to Brazilian mining and logistics operator, Vale. Vessel delivery is set for early 2027. Link 04/09/2026.