Dutch government to offer subsidies for ethanol pumps, to stimulate alternative fuel use

May 29, 2008

In the Netherlands, the central government announced a plan to offer subsidies of up to $87,000 for compressed natural gas pumps, and $29,000 for ethanol pumps, in order to stimulate use of alternative fuels and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

ND conference: US Energy Secretary says ethanol mandates might be necessary; Sen Dorgan touts E85 tax incentives; ND fuel marketers ask for E85 pump conversion grants

Speaking in North Dakota, US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said that government mandates are less than ideal but might be necessary to boost the use of alternative fuels. "Sure, I'd like to get thing...

Iowa board makes $563K in grants to stimulate E85 availability

In Iowa, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board announced $563,800 in grants to 21 Iowa fuel retailers to assist in installation of E85 and biodiesel pumps and equipment....

Thailand’s PTT to market E20, offer $0.75 per gallon discount to unleaded gasoline, in bid to reduce oil use

In Thailand, PTT said it will supply E20 blended fuel to its customers, and price the fuel at a $0.75 per gallon discount to regular unleaded gasoline. The move is designed to stimulate use of ethano...

California Energy Commission adopts Alternative Fuels Plan; subsidies, mandates and production incentives among planned measures

The California Energy Commission voted 4-0 to adopt the California State Alternative Fuels Plan, which was developed jointly with the California Air Resources Board. The plan calls for on and off-road...

Swaziland cassava project to produce 700 jobs, stimulate exports

In Swaziland, more details emerged on the cassava-based ethanol initiative for drought-stricken Lavumisa, in southeastern Shiselweni. The project was announced by the government, at a time when 40 per...

Brazil blasts US and Europe for “biased and protective agenda” on biofuels

Brazil accused the United States and Europe of having a "biased and protectionist agenda" at the World Trade Organization. Brazil was criticizing a proposed compromise on commercial rules which it sai...

Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under International