In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) published a resolution fixing annual mandatory targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fuel sales for the period between 2026 and 2035. The move reinforces RenovaBio, the country’s National Biofuels Policy, as a key pillar of Brazil’s energy transition, according to the […]
In Angola, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) launched a public consultation on December 15 for proposed biofuels law that aims to lay the foundations for the construction of a more diversified, sustainable and socially just energy matrix, oriented to the attraction of investment and the inclusion of rural communities. The document aims […]
In Brazil, the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE) published on Tuesday the resolution that sets the annual mandatory targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for fuel sales for the 2026–2035 decade, strengthening the National Biofuels Policy (RenovaBio) as a central instrument of Brazil’s energy transition. The measure establishes a consistent decarbonization path for the […]
In Guatemala, ethanol will begin to be used in Guatemala on June 30, 2026 with a blend of 10%. The officialization of the date was recently announced with the publication of the Government Agreement 257-2025 signed by President Bernardo Arévalo and the Minister of Energy and Mines, Victor Ventura. The main boost comes from the […]
In India, DeshGujarat reported that the Gujarat government has rolled out its Green Hydrogen Policy, aiming to position the India state as a leading hub for green hydrogen production and accelerate the transition toward clean energy-driven industrial growth. The policy outlines plans to develop 3 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green hydrogen production capacity. […]
In Germany, sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and responsible economic growth. While companies and policymakers increasingly rely on sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs) to demonstrate responsible sourcing, their actual effects on market access are complex. The STAR4BBS White Paper sheds new light on these dynamics, […]
In Switzerland, International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tons (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt. […]
In Washington, Growth Energy expressed its support for regulatory amendments proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that streamline the regulatory process, addressing unnecessary barriers that have the potential to undermine the benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a clean energy program that drives economic and environmental benefits by […]
In Iowa, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 108 projects during their quarterly meeting on Dec. 17 to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The approved projects are in 46 counties and represent nearly $4.59 million in total requests, including $3,987,039.12 for 93 ethanol-related projects and […]
In Colorado, Growth Energy filed briefs in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 10th and 11th Circuits urging the courts to reject attempts by refiners to circumvent recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on venue by bringing challenges to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) August 2025 small refinery exemption (SRE) decision in those two […]
