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. […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian government has planned to oblige the use of bioavtur or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aviation industry since 2026 or 2027. It will be started with the international flights. Effendi Manurung, Head of Bioenergy Engineering and Environment Sub-division at the renewable energy and energy conservation directorate general of the ministry of […]
In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that following a public call for a feasibility study for a waste-to-energy facility in Podgorica, Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić said the country would soon build the first incineration plant. It will enable up to 50 MW of renewable energy from waste, according to the report. The public-private […]
In Switzerland, amid rising global energy demand and evolving market dynamics, clean fuels are a key pillar for a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. Examples ranging from biofuels, e-fuels and hydrogen derivatives to lower-carbon fossil fuels offer multiple sources of economic and societal value. The World Economic Forum has published a new report, […]
In Iowa, the same week the USDA announced a record corn crop in Iowa, underscoring the need to grow ethanol demand, a bill introduced in the Iowa Legislature could restrict the tools Iowa ethanol producers need to be compete in emerging markets. “Iowa farmers cannot afford, literally, to be cut out of the most exciting […]
