Category: Policy

EcoCeres launches white paper seeking fair, effective, and fraud-resistant EU certification

July 28, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Hong Kong, EcoCeres Inc. recently released its Position Paper emphasizing the need for fair, effective, and fraud-resistant certification protocols for sustainable biofuels within the European Union. As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of sustainability claims becomes more important than ever. EcoCeres’ Position Paper underscores the importance of […]

European Commission vows action after concluding probe into Chinese biofuel imports

July 27, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, the European Commission (EC) has wrapped up its probe into suspected fraud involving Chinese biodiesel imports flagged by Germany two years ago, uncovering certain systemic flaws and vowing corrective action. Specifically, the EC said that it has unearthed some weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted, which is why the […]

Reps. Flood and Carter introduce SAF Information Act into the House

July 24, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood (NE-01) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced that they introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. This bill would direct the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) more explicitly on their weekly and monthly reports, in line with existing standards and […]

ABFA report shows EPA’s proposed 50% cut to RVOs from foreign feedstocks could stifle biomass-based diesel

July 23, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, a new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel (BBD) […]

European Commissions finds no fraud in Chinese biodiesel imports but will boost risk management

July 22, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Belgium, the European Commission has concluded its examination of fraud allegations notified by the German authorities in 2023 in relation to biodiesel imports from China. The Commission identified some systemic weaknesses in the way certification audits have been conducted and is taking action to address these issues. Nevertheless, the information gathered did not allow […]

Concerns India’s corn ethanol production will shift it to corn importer from exporter

July 21, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In India, MoneyControl reports that officials within the government are concerned about the volume of corn being diverted to ethanol production as the push to achieve higher blends continues. Corn consumption for ethanol production is increasing at such a rate that the country is at risk of becoming a corn net importer rather than exporter. […]

Sarawak eyes hydrogen fuel from cow waste

July 20, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In India, Bio Energy Times reported that Malaysian region Sarawak is exploring the use of cow waste to produce hydrogen fuel as part of its broader push for environmental sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that methane gas released from cow waste can be processed using […]

Japan sets action plant to introduce E10 and E20

July 17, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Japan, on June 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline. As part of this plan, Japan aims to introduce a nationwide E10 gasoline option by 2030. To prepare for this transition, METI plans to conduct a smaller-scale introduction of E10 gasoline […]

Growth Energy welcomes USTR’s investigation into Brazil’s ethanol trading practices

July 16, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Growth Energy welcomed news that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices. “Today’s action by USTR is a sign that the old days of Brazil enjoying unfettered access to the U.S. ethanol market while unfairly putting a tariff on American ethanol imports could soon come […]

EBB calls out slow entry into force of CO2 standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

July 15, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Belgium, more than one year after entry into force of the CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation (EU) 2024/1610), in force since 26 June, with legal effect from July 1, 2024 pursuant to Article 5, the European Commission has yet to follow up on the commitment outlined in Recital 17 to assess […]

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