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. […]
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 […]
