In Iowa, Iowa Starting Line reports that a lobbyist linked to the state’s governor who also represents an ethanol company has been caught offering $100 in cash per person to attend last week’s rally held in Des Moines by Vice President JD Vance. The offer, shared by SMS, also offered a referal fee of $25 […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Europe’s business aviation and airline sectors are pushing for changes to the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate, arguing that current rules are difficult to implement and not suited to operational realities. The mandate, introduced under European Commission’s ReFuelEU initiative, requires airlines to use at least 2% SAF from […]
In Paraguay, the president of the Republic, Santiago Peña, signed the regulatory decree of the Ethanol Law, which regulates Laws No. 7357/2024 and No. 7391/2024, with a focus on strengthening domestic production and directly benefiting sugarcane growers, guaranteeing a minimum of 50% sugarcane origin for the ethanol blend in fuels, thereby establishing protection for its […]
In Malaysia, Free Malaysia Today reports the government is planning to roll out the B15 blending mandate from June 1 in response to geopolitical tensions that have increased fossil fuel costs. Similar to Indonesia, the country has been contemplating a quick ramp up to 50% biodiesel in the next two to three years with B20 […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Queensland government has committed $25 million to support a renewable diesel production project at Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery in Brisbane,, Australia, with the facility also holding the potential to expand into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in future phases. The investment will fund modifications to Ampol’s existing diesel […]
In Romania, the Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation regarding the State aid scheme to support investments in the production of biofuels, with a total estimated budget of EUR 500 million, with financing provided by the Modernization Fund, under the Key Programme no. 8: Alternative fuels – Support for the production of biofuels/biofuels. […]
In Belgium, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The association stresses that maintaining the overall ambition of EU aviation decarbonisation policies is essential to ensure investment certainty and deliver emissions reductions, but that improvements can be […]
In Washington, NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) commended Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for introducing the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax […]
In Belgium, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed to MEPs that the EU should consider allowing higher ethanol blending in petrol in order to de-fossilise Europe’s car fleet more effectively. Von der Leyen specifically mentioned E20, a petrol blend with up to 20% renewable ethanol, as a viable alternative to fossil fuel […]
In Australia, Financial Review reported that Ampol’s renewable diesel project, which will blend waste and animal fats with traditional diesel, is moving ahead with a $17.8 million investment from the Queensland government. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the funding was part of the state’s long-term plan to shore up fuel and avoid future supply chain […]
