Category: Policy

UK slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese FAME and HVO

UK slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese FAME and HVO

August 25, 2025 |

In the UK, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) on Friday published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping […]

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Vietnam plans to switch to E10 biofuel nationwide from 2026

Vietnam plans to switch to E10 biofuel nationwide from 2026

August 23, 2025 |

In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that E10 biofuel is planned to be sold nationwide from January 1, 2026 for use in petrol-powered motor vehicles nationwide, according to a draft circular of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The MoIT is seeking public feedback on a draft circular which outlines the roadmap for blending biofuels […]

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EPA to rule on some of 195 outstanding SREs on Friday

EPA to rule on some of 195 outstanding SREs on Friday

August 21, 2025 |

In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to rule on some of the 195 outstanding Small Refiner Exemption applications that are pending, but it won’t yet decide on whether large refiners have to compensate for the waived gallons from smaller refineries. The decision on what to do with large refiners will come […]

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NFU applauds consultation on RTFO but disappointed it comes too late for Vivergo

NFU applauds consultation on RTFO but disappointed it comes too late for Vivergo

August 20, 2025 |

In the UK, the promise of a consultation on how low carbon fuels are rewarded under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, potentially leading to the crop cap being removed, and the exploration of moving beyond E10 fuels are key among the changes the Department for Transport has outlined following NFU lobbying.  The DfT (Department for […]

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RFA slams Brazil’s punitive ethanol tariff

RFA slams Brazil’s punitive ethanol tariff

August 19, 2025 |

In Washington, Brazil’s punitive ethanol tariff regime and restrictive regulations demonstrate that the country is clearly not committed to fair and reciprocal trade in ethanol, the Renewable Fuels Association said in comments sent Monday evening to the U.S. Trade Representative, which is investigating Brazil’s trade practices. As a result of Brazil’s volatile application of tariff […]

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India looking at 10% isobutanol blend in diesel

India looking at 10% isobutanol blend in diesel

August 18, 2025 |

In India, the Press Trust of India reports that Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has his eye on a 10% isobutanol blend with biodiesel to move forward with decarbonization for diesel when biodiesel hasn’t really kicked off in the country. India’s diesel consumption is nearly triple that of its gasoline consumption, […]

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India’s MNRE launches second call for proposals to build and upgrade green hydrogen testing infrastructure

India’s MNRE launches second call for proposals to build and upgrade green hydrogen testing infrastructure

August 17, 2025 |

In India, pv Magazine reported that India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is seeking proposals from government organizations to create and upgrade testing infrastructure for various components, technologies, and processes used across the green hydrogen value chain. The selected projects will be funded up to 100% of the capital cost for equipment, installation, […]

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Researchers determin policies required to promot low carbon fuels that will support ag

Researchers determin policies required to promot low carbon fuels that will support ag

August 14, 2025 |

In Illinois, a team of agricultural economists, environmental scientists and policy experts envisions a path toward a carbon-neutral agricultural future by expanding the reach of policies designed to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation. In a new paper in the journal Science, the researchers propose policies that would reward farmers for adopting “climate-smart” practices […]

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RFA says USDA corn report clearly shows need to boost ethanol consumption

RFA says USDA corn report clearly shows need to boost ethanol consumption

August 13, 2025 |

In Washington, U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday that American farmers are expected to harvest a record-large corn crop of 16.7 billion bushels this fall, while the corn surplus is projected to rise to its highest level in eight years and prices are set to sink to six-year lows. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the […]

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Ukraine launches Coordination Council for the Development of Bioenergy Potential of Agriculture

Ukraine launches Coordination Council for the Development of Bioenergy Potential of Agriculture

August 12, 2025 |

In the Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established a Coordination Council for the Development of Bioenergy Potential of Agriculture. The new body will help to unite the efforts of the authorities, business and experts aimed at developing the sphere and optimize the decision-making process. The Coordination Council will be headed by the […]

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