In Canada, the federal government’s decision to introduce biofuel production incentives is a significant step toward revitalizing the domestic energy sector and securing Canadian jobs, says Unifor. “Canada’s energy security must remain a top priority,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “By strengthening the biodiesel and renewable diesel markets, we have an opportunity to create good jobs […]
In Chile, BNamericas reported that Mexico’s government has signed an agreement with Brazil to help develop its emerging biofuels industry. Mexico’s Energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar and Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin signed a declaration of intent to collaborate on the production, regulation, certification and consumption of biofuels, according to the report. “Brazil is […]
In California, lower-cost E15 is now just one step away from becoming a legal fuel in California, as the state Senate voted 39–0 on Wednesday to pass Assembly Bill 30. The bill, which would legalize E15 immediately upon the governor’s signature, now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval. California is the only […]
In Belgium,the EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key recommendations to support the European Commission in creating an optimal framework for a sustainable and competitive European bioeconomy. The recommendations feed into the upcoming New EU Bioeconomy Strategy, expected to play a crucial role in advancing Europe’s transition towards a circular, climate-neutral […]
In India, Reuters reports the government has agreed to allow for sugarcane juice and molasses to be used as ethanol feedstock in the next marketing year that begins on Nov. 1 without restrictions, following restrictions during the current season due to smaller than expected sugarcane production. Even though no limits on how much sugarcane can […]
In India, the Hindu Business Line reports the Supreme Court has thrown out a case brought by a complainant who is demanding the government ensure availability of ethanol-free gas at the pump to ensure consumers have a choice if they believe E20 will damage their vehicles. The lawyer representing the government said the case brought […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model. The policy shift is expected to benefit energy companies engaged in waste management and renewable […]
In Switzerland, the Jakarta Globe newspaper writes that the European Commission has until October 22 to present an appeal to the World Trade Organization regarding its recently ruling predominantly in favor of Indonesia regarding the trade block’s antidumping measures on Indonesia palm oil imports. The 8% to 18% countervailing duties that have been in place […]
In Illinois, as global carbon emissions continue to hit all-time highs, strategies for achieving net-zero emissions have only become more important. Specifically, bioenergy has an important role in displacing fossil fuels and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Therefore, a team of economists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of California-Berkeley […]
In Indonesia, following the WTO’s ruling against the European Union’s tariffs on Indonesian palm oil, GAPKI chairman Eddy Martono issued the following statement: “GAPKI welcomes the WTO Dispute Panel’s clear ruling against the European Union, which found that the European Union’s countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel were simply wrong. “Unfortunately, this latest ruling shows a […]
