In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Friday a major step forward to strengthen American energy security and support American farmers by proposing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. This action represents a critical and much-needed step in the evolution of this program. This is the 20th anniversary […]
In Argentina, BNamericas reported that Argentina introduced rules concerning the use of biofuels in marine transport. Via a change announced by the federal energy department, biofuels can be loaded neat or blended with fossil fuels into the fuel tanks of river and ocean vessels, according to the report. “Currently, the use of biofuels in maritime […]
In Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds has vetoed House File 639 that sought to limit the use of eminent domain for pipeline projects because she says the way the bill was written, it would also kill projects like the one under development by Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy that rely solely on voluntary easements. She says she […]
In the UK, the UK’s bioeconomy development is being impeded by policy fragmentation, according to a new report from BB-REG-NET, a network established to develop regulatory standards to support market adoption of bio-based and biodegradable materials. The ‘Addressing the UK’s Polysemous Bioeconomy: A Call for Policy Cohesion’ report highlights how differing departmental priorities are creating […]
In Brazil, the World Biogas Association (WBA) has signed a historic agreement with the Brazilian State Government of São Paulo, launching a strategic partnership to implement the #MakingBiogasHappen program – a global initiative unlocking the full potential of anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas for climate action, energy security, waste management, and the circular economy. The […]
In the UK, a recent study “From Research to Revenue: The Case for Scaling UK Bio-based Innovation” reveals the UK excels at creating bio-based startups but struggles to scale them domestically, with many relocating abroad for better infrastructure. The BB-REG-NET research shows internationally-active firms employ more staff and generate nearly twice the revenue of UK-focused […]
In India, Chini Mandi reported that Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has announced a deal to build a new $150 million biofuel plant through national investment and with collaboration from Praj Industries. The report noted that India’s Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction with the incorporation of Paraguay as a founding member of the Global Biofuels […]
In the UK, Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to Drax Power Limited. The SAU has accepted a request for a report from DESNZ concerning its proposed subsidy to Drax. This request relates to […]
In Washington, last week U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance. DOE found that these projects failed to advance the energy needs of the American people, were not economically viable and would not […]
In Washington, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports some environmentalists are worried about the bill U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall introduced in April that would protect the tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), created by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, and extend for another 10 years while prohibiting imported feedstocks from benefiting. […]
