In Washington, the American Petroleum Institute (API) joined organizations representing ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel marketers, travel plazas, truck stops and convenience store retailers to express the need for long-term policy certainty across the transportation fuel sector. In a letter to President Donald Trump, the organizations urged policymakers to advance legislation in support of a […]
In Uzbekistan, Trend reported that projects worth $933 million aimed at generating electricity from municipal solid waste have been launched across six regions of Uzbekistan. The projects have been initiated in the Andijan, Namangan, Fergana, Samarkand, Kashkadarya, and Tashkent regions, according to the report. At the same time, work to provide investors with the necessary […]
In France, the 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500 biomethane plants recorded across Europe at the end of 2024. This growth […]
In India, NDTV reports the government plans to require 5% sustainable aviation fuel blending for foreign flights by 2030 with 1% already set for 2027 with a 2% in 2028 with potential for including domestic flights in the future. Already oil marketing companies are working on organizing themselves to be able to comply with the […]
In the UK, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States of America. The investigation, launched on March 17, 2025, covers HVO biodiesel—also known as renewable or green diesel. Following evidence that subsidised imports are causing material injury to UK […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has thanked the Trump administration for its efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China, noting in comments to the U.S. Trade Representative that China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with a Filipino-Indian consortium, is moving forward with the establishment of the country’s first large-scale waste-to-energy plant. The facility will power thousands of households while generating employment opportunities for communities across Central Luzon. BCDA and the consortium of […]
In Vietnam, recent policy changes in Malaysia and Vietnam have opened significant market opportunities for U.S. producers, underscoring the region’s support for ethanol’s utility as a clean, affordable energy source. Last week, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry & Trade announced a new roadmap for fuel ethanol use that will expand the country’s ethanol integration to […]
In California, in comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association recommended the agency require flex fuel vehicle capability in all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold in California, at the earliest practical model year. The comments were submitted in response to a CARB Drive Forward Light-Duty Vehicle Program Workshop on […]
In the UK, on Tuesday the Secretary of State accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s final recommendation to apply a new anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel from China. The TRA found that Chinese biodiesel has been dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers, including Argent Energy and Olleco. Following […]
