In the Ukraine, the Odessa Journal reports the country is aligning its fuel quality standards with the European Union’s RED II and RED III regulations, both for biofuel blending as well as improving its fuel quality control system. EURO-3 and EURO-4 will be phased out while EN 228 and EN 590 will be implemented. Rules […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the central government of India to double the ethanol blending limit in petrol from the current 20% to 40%, arguing the move would reduce India’s dependence on crude oil imports, conserve foreign exchange, and benefit farmers growing sugarcane and maize. Naidu […]
In Australia, Reuters reports the government is expediting a public consultation process that it plans to launch in the next few months that could lead to a biofuel blending mandate. The country’s largest farm lobbies have recently joined together to push the government to make the move in the face of rising fuel prices in […]
In Australia, the New South Wales government has expanded the Renewable Fuel Scheme to include low-carbon and renewable liquid fuels. The Scheme already provides financial incentives for green hydrogen and will shortly be expanded to include biomethane. The NSW Government will add renewable liquid fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and biodiesel. In […]
In India, the Business Standard newspaper reports the Bureau of Indian Standards has published specifications for E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends in support of the government’s move to try to boost ethanol consumption and offset exposure to fluctuating fossil fuel prices resulting from the war in Western Asia. The standards do not equate […]
In New Yorks state, Iowa and Missouri have declined New York-style greenhouse-gas reporting and biofuels regulation. New York is trying to override those choices by forcing out-of-state producers to comply with New York’s regulatory regime, regardless of the economic and other harms to Iowa and Missouri residents. Joined by the American Free Enterprise Chamber of […]
In Chile, BNamericas reported that Colombia has outlined plans for a white hydrogen licensing framework as part of the government’s push to accelerate investment in energy transition projects. The report noted that the mines and energy ministry published draft rules that would allow companies to compete for exploration and production rights for naturally occurring hydrogen […]
In Washington, the House of Representatives passed HR 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to lower-cost E15. Approved by a vote of 218 to 203, the bipartisan bill now moves to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has been tapped by President Trump to advance E15 legislation. Currently available at more than 4,800 locations in the […]
In Jordan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources affirmed the importance of the general framework for the proposed mechanism to develop green hydrogen projects, which was approved by the Council of Ministers. In a press statement, the Ministry indicated that the mechanism constitutes a comprehensive concept paper that outlines a strategic vision to transform Jordan […]
In Belgium, Politico reports NATO is increasingly supporting renewable and alternative energy sources as part of its long-term security strategy, emphasizing that reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels can strengthen military resilience and energy independence. A NATO-backed study highlighted the benefits of renewable-powered military camps, including greater energy efficiency and reduced fuel imports. The push […]
