In Canada, Alberta is gathering feedback from Renewable Fuels Standard stakeholders to ensure the standard remains effective and relevant to current technologies, markets and fuel use. Reviewing the standard could stimulate new investment and support increased uptake of low-carbon fuel feedstocks and low-carbon fuels in Alberta’s transportation sector. Stakeholders are invited to share feedback on: […]
In Washington, Growth Energy welcomed the announcement of an update to the 45Z-CF GREET Model by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement. “American farmers and ethanol producers are driving innovation in liquid fuels, and a strong, well-implemented 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit promises to rebuild farm […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India has taken another step in its biofuel transition with the launch of E85 fuel, as the government seeks to accelerate the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri formally launched E85 fuel at an Indian […]
In India, the Times of India newspaper reports the government has waived excise duty on E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends to make way for higher blends as the government seek to build 500 ethanol stations around the country by year’s end. The rush past E20 has been fueled by geopolitical instability in the […]
In Belgium, the EU has set a clear path toward 2030 targets and an ambitious 90% net GHG reduction by 2040, a critical piece of the puzzle is missing: long-term, binding regulatory certainty for road transport. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (FAME& HVO) and bioSAF producers in the EU, calls on the ministers […]
In Japan, on April 17, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional ethanol sources. Currently, METI has established GHG emission values for U.S. corn and Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. The three new additions are ethanol derived from Brazilian corn, Thai sugarcane, and Thai cassava. […]
In India, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an IndianOil retail outlet in New Delhi on the occasion of World Environment Day. The rollout commences across 48 Public Sector OMC’s retail outlets (ROs) in the country, enabling flex-fuel vehicle users to access this cleaner fuel. The initiative […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia has accelerated its biodiesel transition program, with the nationwide rollout of B15 biodiesel now underway while several regions have already advanced to the higher B20 blend. Plantation and Commodities Minister Noraini Ahmad said Sarawak, except for Bintulu, along with Labuan and Langkawi, have already adopted B20 biodiesel. However, […]
In Washington, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. It says EPA’s “Set 2 rule” is the largest and most expensive RFS iteration in history and is the single most expensive regulation of President Trump’s second term. […]
In Washington, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption enforcement; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce, […]
