In Washington, in testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association expressed strong disagreement with the agency’s recent decision to grant 140 small refinery exemptions (SREs) based on a new approach to determining “disproportionate economic hardship (DEH).” While RFA opposes the granting of those SREs in the first place, it supports EPA’s proposal […]
In Spain, public procurement is one of the most powerful tools governments have to shape markets and accelerate change. By integrating bio-based thinking into existing green public procurement (GPP) frameworks, public authorities can directly support climate goals, strengthen regional economies, and cut dependence on fossil-based inputs. Bio-based solutions, made from renewable resources, offer practical alternatives […]
In Switzerland, the European Union notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia” (DS618). WTO members were informed of the appeal at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on Friday. The panel report was circulated to WTO […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Indian government has allowed the export of second generation (2G) ethanol. A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on September 24 states that export of second generation (2G) Ethanol – i.e. ethanol produced through cellulosic material such as bagasse, wood waste, other renewable resources, […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Post newspaper reports Trade Minister Budi Santoso has reinstated rules to end duty-free ethanol imports in an effort to protect the domestic sugarcane industry and molasses prices so they can be used for feedstock. The government has also put in rules to limit cassava imports. Ministries as well as industry had […]
In India, Business Today reports the government has approved the export of second generation ethanol now that consumption reached the E20 target in July, five years ahead of schedule. Ethanol for both fuel and non-fuel use are allowed for export immediately but only when it “is permitted for fuel and non-fuel purposes, subject to a […]
In Wisconsin, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, have introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry and the broader Northwoods economy. The Forestry Revitalization Act will invest in a new facility located in Hayward, WI to turn woody biomass into sustainable aviation fuel. To […]
In Spain, APPA Biocarburents considers that the draft Royal Decree of renewable fuels in transport presented by MITECO last July, which is currently continuing its processing, requires substantial changes to adequately transpose the provisions of transport in the new EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), especially with regard to advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of […]
In Singapore, the Business Times reported that the Australian government said it would invest $731 million in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry. The money to be released over 10 years and is intended to stimulate private investment in products like biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, the government said. Australia is a major producer […]
In Ireland, Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) submitted proposals for the recently closed public consultation on the review of exempted development on behalf of its members for both biogas/biomethane and biomass developments that should be included in the exempted development regulation changes being considered by the Government. IrBEA calls for the following: · That any new […]
