In Iowa, the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) called on Congress and President Trump to finally approve nationwide, year-round E15. The recently formed Rural Domestic Energy Council was scheduled to release an E15 approval framework by February 15, but no announcements have been made. While February 15 has passed, […]
In France, Gaz Mobilite reports the government published on February 12 the third Multiannual Energy Programming (EPP 3) which specifies the trajectories of the various French energy sectors, including that of biomethane. While the text focuses on low-carbon electrification and the revival of nuclear power, it also sets targets for so-called “non-electric” sectors. Biomethane is […]
In Kazakhstan, Kazinform International News Agency reported that the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, The meeting also focused on energy cooperation, including supplies of Kazakh oil to the refinery in Schwedt. Prospects for cooperation in the production and export of […]
In Indonesia, a number of palm oil stakeholders emphasized the importance of ensuring the productivity of oil palm plantations in the upstream sector and sufficient availability of palm oil supply as raw material in downstream sector before implementing the national mandatory program of biodiesel 50 percent (B50). The issue of palm oil availability was highlighted […]
In China, ChemNet reports the Ministry of Commerce has greenlighted Zhoushan Biofuel Oil Blending Supervision Plan while allowing for marine biofuel blending and export. The country is trying to shift its reliance on imported biofuels for blending, building upon the 50,000 tons of biofuel bunkered last year compared to neighboring rivals like Singapore who bunkered […]
In Nebraska, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Horizon Biofuels Inc. for willful and serious safety violations after a deadly explosion at the company’s Fremont facility in July 2025. An investigation was initiated on July 29, 2025, following the explosion that caused fatal injuries to a worker. OSHA cited Horizon […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports the new trade agreement between the US and India will establish a quota of 500,000 metric tons of American DDGS imports, accounting for about 1% of India’s annual animal feed consumption. The US is seeking new markets for its DDGS after trade relations with key importer China soured. […]
In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Australia has entered into talks to partake in Indonesia’s multibillion-dollar waste-to-energt megaproject Australia has sent business delegates to explore investment opportunities in Indonesia. President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the state asset fund Danantara to spearhead the waste-to-energy project. Australia’s Business Champion for Indonesia Jennifer Westacott revealed that Danantara had […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry while supporting American-grown crops and cleaner aviation fuel. Building on an Ernst-led amendment during the Working Families and Tax Cuts discussion, this legislation would reinstate the SAF bonus credit […]
In Guatemala, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Guatemala’s Minister of Economy Adriana Gabriela Garcia signed an agreement on reciprocal trade that increases U.S. market competitiveness and includes significant wins for the U.S. ethanol industry. The agreement eliminates non-tariff trade barriers, such as restrictions on discriminatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and commits Guatemala to […]
