In Oregon, Columbia Riverkeeper, the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, and two local residents sued the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for issuing a water quality permit for the proposed NEXT refinery located adjacent to the Columbia River Estuary. If built, the non-conventional diesel refinery would fill over 100 acres of wetlands and discharge harmful […]
In South Africa, Energy Capital & Power reported that ghe Republic of the Congo will launch its first ethanol distillery in June 2025, according to Antoine Thomas Nicéphore Fylla-Saint Eudes, Minister of Industrial Development and Private Sector Promotion. The report noted that the facility is being built by Saris Congo in Nkayi, Bouenza Department. Construction […]
In Iowa, the Gazette reports Iowa governor Kim Reynolds is meeting with a diverse group of stakeholders regarding the bill that has been passed by both chambers of the state’s legislature that would regulate hazardous liquid pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects and would restrict the use of eminent domain. The governor has until June […]
In Iowa, the Gazette reports Iowa governor Kim Reynolds is meeting with a diverse group of stakeholders regarding the bill that has been passed by both chambers of the state’s legislature that would regulate hazardous liquid pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects and would restrict the use of eminent domain. The governor has until June […]
In Spain, Industria Quimica reports CycleØ confirmed its application for a gas carrier license in Spain has been approved. This new status as a gas carrier further strengthens the company’s investment in Spain, allowing it to market and supply gas directly in the Spanish market. This confirmation is in addition to the three operational biomethane […]
In Washington, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-chairs Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) released the following statements celebrating the launch of the caucus for the 119th Congress and welcoming new Co-chairs Hinson, Fedorchak, and Budzinski. “American biofuel producers have an untapped ability to […]
In India, ET Manufacturing reported that Israel is planning the construction of a new facility for recovering energy from waste, to be located in Neot Hovav in the Negev. Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, in cooperation with the Accountant General’s Department of Finance, the Municipality of Beer Sheva, and the Neot Hovav Local Industrial Council, […]
In Belgium, Politico reports an ethanol lobbyist made comments on a question a Member of European Parliament Jana Nagyová, of Patriots for Europe, submitted to the European Commission regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel. A Czech journalist posted on social media photos of the question that was submitted that still had track changes listed by the lobbyist, […]
In Japan, Kyodo News reports the government will introduce 10% biofuel blends in different regions of the country from 2028 as it works to ramp up to nationwide roll out in 2030. The idea is to then boost to 20% a decade later. Where the blend is introduced will be decided this fall based on […]
In Washington, ProFarmer reports the Environmental Protection Agency has sent its proposal for the renewable volume obligation (RVO) for 2026 and beyond, together with its final rule to partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel mandate, to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval. The report says unconfirmed reports expect the biodiesel mandate […]
