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 […]
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 […]
