In Brazil, CNN Brasil reports president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), defended at an event in the city of São Paulo, on Monday the increase in the mixture of ethanol in gasoline, to 35%. The percentage was recently raised to 30%. The mandatory percentage of anhydrous ethanol mixed with ordinary gasoline in […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the Philippine government plans to hold an auction for waste-to-energy projects that source their waste feedstock from Metro Manila and highly urbanized cities (HUCs). Under the plan, the competitive round will be launched in January 2026 and completed by the closing quarter of 2027. A notice of auction is […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that President Trump is lashing out at China’s used cooking exports by threatening higher tariffs as a way to punish the country for not buying American soybeans. Yet last year the US already imposed tariffs on Chinese UCO while China also cut tax rebates on the biofuel feedstock that led to […]
In the UK, Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) annual conference, Minister Shanks, Minister for Energy in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivered a keynote address emphasizing that Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is essential to delivering clean power and industrial decarbonization and that the UK must accelerate deployment if it […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. An International Council on Clean Transportation research brief examines how the Indonesian government could establish a Used Cooking Oil Fund (UCOF) to support SAF production through export levy […]
In Belgium, ePURE has submitted its reply to the EU public consultation on the CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans regulation. The reply to the public consultation is structured around six priorities: · The CO2 for cars and vans review should respect technology neutrality and recognize all alternatives based on GHG emission reduction · […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Mexican Ministry of Energy (Sener) is moving forward with its strategy to regulate and promote biofuel production across the country. Official reports from October 2024 to August 2025 show that Sener is actively overseeing the sector, having issued 42 valid permits. These include 7 for production, 16 for […]
In Australia, the Albanese Labor Government has kicked off consultation on the development of a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy to support new opportunities for our farmers and producers. Bioenergy is a critical renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and will be an important part of Australia’s transition to net zero. Bioenergy needs a consistent supply […]
In Australia, Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) has submitted a bold vision to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland, calling for a A$40 million investment package to transform the sugar industry into the centerpiece of Australia’s renewable energy and low carbon liquid fuel future. Representing an industry that supports over 20,000 regional jobs, […]
In Washington, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led over 45 Senate and House colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule on imported Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and hold firm on the proposed biomass-based diesel volumes. In their bipartisan, bicameral letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the members state such measures would […]
