ORLEN launches 300,000 tonnes/year HVO unit in Poland

ORLEN launches 300,000 tonnes/year HVO unit in Poland

12th June, 2026

Polish biofuels producer ORLEN has launched a plant to produce hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in Płock, Poland.

US fuel and petrochemical manufacturers launch legal action against EPA over 2026/2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes

US fuel and petrochemical manufacturers launch legal action against EPA over 2026/2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes

12th June, 2026

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) trade association has filed a lawsuit challenging the 2026/2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March.

Chinese buyers snap up Indonesian palm oil before export revamp

Chinese buyers snap up Indonesian palm oil before export revamp

11th June, 2026

China is snapping up discounted cargoes of Indonesian palm oil as buyers take advantage of lower prices following Jakarta’s overhaul of its commodity export system, according to a Business Times report citing a Bloomberg article.

Latest issue: May 2026

May 2026

The May 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss how the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran are exposing the fragility of global agri-food systems, particularly those heavily reliant on interconnected trade routes and energy inputs.

We report on the latest views from industry experts at the Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (POC2026).

In this issue, we also look at how investments in port handling capacity at Constanța, Varna and Burgas and projects along the Adriatic coast mean the Western Black Sea and Balkan corridors are playing an increasingly important role in a diversified European export…