The April 2017 news review highlights significant developments in the biofuels sector, including the European Parliament's vote to phase out vegetable oil from biofuels due to sustainability concerns related to palm oil. Additionally, new standards by the International Organisation for Standardisation aim to increase biofuel content in shipping fuels, while the U.S. is considering anti-dumping duties on biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia. The document emphasizes the potential growth of advanced biofuels and the role of innovative feedstocks and technologies in enhancing biofuel production.