In Washington, a new economic study released by the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers, communities and consumers alike. The study comes as Congress considers the Nationwide Consumer and […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Polish energy company Hynfra has signed a framework agreement with the Government of Mauritania for a $1.5 billion green ammonia project in Nouakchott. The investment foresees the construction of an integrated facility that will produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually starting in 2030, according to the report. […]
In Washington, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) for examining the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act (S. 881) in a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing. The bipartisan bill – introduced in March by Ricketts and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) – would open new markets […]
In Washington, Reuters reports three sources have confirmed that the White House plans for large refineries to cover at most half of the RIN volumes waived for smaller refineries in the latest round of Small Refinery Exemption approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA issues SREs for 1.1 billion gallons worth of RINs last […]
In Washington, American Biogas Council (ABC), with the Let Green Gas Count Coalition, announced recommendations that allow corporate greenhouse gas reporting in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG-P) to recognize the full greenhouse gas benefits of biogas and renewable natural gas, also called “biomethane.” The GHG-P sets the rules for how emissions are tracked, reported, and […]
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 […]
