In Germany, UFOP welcomes the measures provided for in the draft law on the further development of the GHG reduction rate to tighten fraud prevention. This includes, in particular, the abolition of double credit and the requirement of on-the-spot control by the competent authority. If the confirmation of such an audit is lacking, or if […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) has rejected the government’s push to promote Waste-to-Energy (WtE) power plants – locally known as Pengolahan Sampah Menjadi Energi Listrik (PSEL) – as a solution to Indonesia’s waste crisis. “WALHI views this policy not as a solution to the waste crisis, […]
In Washington, Growth Energy was very unhappy after it was announced that a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the January government funding bill. It was further incensed that Congress would instead form a “rural energy council” to formulate another compromise bill with petroleum interests, and with expectations for a vote in February. […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports the White House’s Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the proposed 45Z tax credit guidance and proposed changes for which a public comment period will be open in May. The American Coalition for Ethanol thinks the guidance may come out in February or March, however, […]
In Belgium, the European Union will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect land-use change (ILUC), a significant cause of CO2 emissions and biodiversity loss, new report findings published by the EU Commission show. With biofuels consumption globally on the rise, the report’s findings demonstrate the deforestation […]
In New Mexico, the Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board for approving the rules for New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program. This action marks a significant expansion of low-carbon fuel policy beyond the West Coast, demonstrating that a state that leads in energy production can also lead in meaningful decarbonization. […]
In the Philippines, The Manila Times reported that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that it signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Energy to advance waste-to-energy projects aimed at easing Metro Manila’s growing garbage volume and reliance on landfills. The agreement was signed by MMDA Chairman Don Artes and Energy Secretary Sharon […]
In Washington, during an emergency session of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), reaffirmed his commitment to securing nationwide, year-round E15 ahead of the summertime driving season. During his testimony, Smith confirmed his participation in the newly formed E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Additionally, Smith stressed a results-driven commitment to securing a viable […]
In Luxembourg, Courthouse News reports the General Court of the European Union has upheld the European Commission’s $56 million fine against Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen for trade practices that distorted the European ethanol market by participating in a price fixing cartel. Lantmännen claimed the staggered investigation process used by the European Commission was unfair because […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency expects to finalize its 2026 Renewable Volume Obligation quotas by early March at levels in line with the draft published last year in a compromise between the biofuels and oil industries. The EPA plans to drop its plans for punitive measures on feedstock and biofuel imports, however. […]
