In Guatemala, ethanol will begin to be used in Guatemala on June 30, 2026 with a blend of 10%. The officialization of the date was recently announced with the publication of the Government Agreement 257-2025 signed by President Bernardo Arévalo and the Minister of Energy and Mines, Victor Ventura. The main boost comes from the […]
In Iowa, the Des Moines Register reports Iowa District Court for Polk County has sent back a decision to the Iowa Utilities Commission regarding the Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline’s proposed rerouting in light of South Dakota’s banning of eminent domain for pipelines. The ruling has paused a case against the project by opponenents because a […]
In India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas has issued show cause notices to six thermal power plants within 300-kilometer radius of Delhi. These have been issued for non-compliance with biomass co-firing norms, notified under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) […]
In Indonesia, Jahor Plantations Group has strengthened its strategic position in renewable energy through the consolidation of JPG Greenergy Ventures Sdn Bhd (JPGGV) as a wholly owned subsidiary, reinforcing the Group’s Greenergy growth pillar. The consolidation follows JPG’s execution of a share sale agreement to acquire the remaining 45% equity interest in JPGGV from MTC […]
In the Soloman Islands, technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) from the Government of Italy, the project will be implemented […]
In Indonesia, Platts reports the country has alloted a similar volume for biodiesel for 2026 as 2025 at 15.646 million kiloliters, enough to supply its B40 mandate but puts into question whether the country has the capacity to achieve the B50 mandate it has claimed will come into effect next year. The president already announced […]
In Oregon, I Squared Capital recently announced that its Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Zenith Energy Terminal in Portland, Oregon, a major Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel logistics hub on the U.S. West Coast. The terminal is essential to helping Portland and the State […]
In France, Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens are pleased to announce significant advancements in the BioButterfly™ project, supported by ADEME, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine and Bordeaux Metropole, which aims to produce bio-based butadiene from bioethanol. Following the startup of the first industrial-scale demonstrator in July 2023, the project has achieved several key milestones, reinforcing the viability of […]
In China, researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a “top-down” synthetic microbiome strategy to enrich microbial consortia capable of efficient lignin degradation from straw compost and straw-returning soils, providing new insight into how microbial communities work together to break down lignin. Their findings are published in […]
In Germany, sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and responsible economic growth. While companies and policymakers increasingly rely on sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs) to demonstrate responsible sourcing, their actual effects on market access are complex. The STAR4BBS White Paper sheds new light on these dynamics, […]
