In California, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a ruling by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sunset the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) mitigation requirement for biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% biodiesel) in the Alternative Diesel Fuel (ADF) regulation. Clean Fuels first called for sunsetting the B20 restrictions in the ADF in 2022, after […]
In California, Aemetis Biogas LLC has received funds from the sale of $17 million of federal clean energy tax credits, including a Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (PTC) and a Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The transaction included approximately $12 million for a Section 48 ITC generated from the construction of a dairy […]
In Brazil, the Board of Directors of the ANP approved on Monday an 180-day extension of the temporary suspension of the marketing of biodiesel among similar distributors, previously planned for the period from May 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The initial period of suspension was approved by the Agency’s collegiate in March 2025, given relevant […]
In Lithuania, on December 19, the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) officially confirmed the connection of the gas transmission system operator Amber Grid to the AIB Hub, which enables the exchange of guarantees of origin for gases produced from renewable energy sources between member states. This marks another important step by Amber Grid in expanding […]
In Germany, Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN® Green membranes. In two judicially separate, final decisions, the European Patent Office (EPO) upheld Evonik’s EP3240620 B1 patent and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld Evonik’s US 10,471,380 […]
In Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI), is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane across EU Member States. The project brings together partners to address technical, regulatory, market and social barriers […]
In the UK, Lifecycle Oils has been acquired by the Quatra Group. By becoming part of Quatra, a strong European group in used cooking oil collection and processing, the UK-based company will gain access to a broader network, additional expertise and long-term investment. This strengthens its ability to serve customers reliably, sustainably and efficiently, now […]
In India, Newspoint reports that the country reached 19.24% ethanol blending in the 2024/25 year that ended on Oct. 31, with the highest blending level seen in October at 19.97%. The E20 mandate originally set for the 2029/30 blending year was brought forward to 2025/26 that kicked off on Nov. 1. To ensure sufficient feedstock […]
In China, a new catalyst design could transform how acetaldehyde is made from renewable bioethanol. Researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences found that a carefully balanced mix of gold, manganese, and copper creates a powerful synergy that boosts efficiency while lowering operating temperatures. Their best catalyst achieved a 95% yield […]
In Brazil, the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) published on Tuesday the resolution that sets the annual mandatory targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for fuel sales for the 2026–2035 decade, strengthening the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio) as a central instrument of Brazil’s energy transition. The measure establishes a consistent decarbonization path for the […]
