In Belgium, recent study on the upcoming FuelEU Maritime proposal finds that a promotion of biofuels may raise serious enforcement concerns, as a mandatory fuel standard is aimed to apply to fuels purchased also outside the EU. This could jeopardize the achievement of emissions reductions. The introduction of a complex compliance system implying the establishment of […]
In India, Reuters reports the government announced on Wednesday to move forward its E20 blending mandate yet again, this time to 2023 instead of 2025, which was already moved up from the original 2030 target. The Hindu Business Line reported on Tuesday a government decision to allow for standalone ethanol refineries, including rectified spirit, to […]
In Washington, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced the Sustainable Skies Act, new legislation to fight carbon emissions and promote the transition to sustainable aviation fuel. The bill, co-led by Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-05) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), is supported at introduction by climate groups like the Environmental Defense Fund and the World Wildlife Fund, and […]
In Switzerland, at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on May 28, WTO members agreed to the establishment of a dispute panel at the request of Malaysia concerning European Union measures on palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels. Malaysia submitted its second request for a panel to examine certain measures imposed by […]
In Indonesia, Palm Oil Monitor reports the growing possibility of a ban on all Belgian milk and dairy products entering Indonesia, following Belgian Minister Zakia Khattabi’s announcement to ban Indonesian palm oil biofuels from entering Belgium starting in 2022. The official Indonesian Parliament website carries the comments of Dr. Herman Khaeron, Member of the International […]
In Belgium, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands issued a statement saying it is crucial to ensure that the renewable energy, such as biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, that is used in transport is without a doubt sustainable. However, recent biodiesel fraud cases have undermined the confidence that citizens, the market and […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) in introducing the bipartisan RFS Integrity Act of 2021. This legislation would provide more certainty for rural America by bringing transparency and predictability to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) small refinery exemption process. The bill would require small refineries to […]
In Washington, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced legislation to support the biodiesel industry, continue to broaden America’s energy independence. The bipartisan Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021 would extend the current federal biodiesel tax credit program through 2025. As former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Grassley led the effort […]
In Belgium, Euractiv reports the head of the European farmers unions COPA-COGECA says the European Commission’s stance on biofuels is “ultra-orthodox”, when it comes to sustainability criteria. He says that by capping the use of crop-based biofuels at 7% has inhibited the development of biofuels in the region rather than helping to boost the agriculture […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Legislature ended its legislative session without taking action on the proposed Iowa Biofuels Standard, a bill introduced by Governor Kim Reynolds to set a minimum standard of biofuels in the state’s fuel supply. Although the bill (HF 859) passed out of several committees and remains active for the next session, the […]
