In Sweden, researchers at Chalmers University have used an advanced model that includes more technologies and a higher level of detail than previous similar studies. The model also shows how all society sectors affect each other within the energy system. The new study thus provides an expanded knowledge base for policy development – not least […]
In Brazil, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) this year will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is considered a victory by the Brazilian Biogas and Biomethane Association (ABiogás) and seen not only as […]
In Washington, in response to requests from the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to address the States’ concerns about E10 fuel standards by issuing an emergency fuel waiver. Specifically, the agency has waived provisions that would have otherwise made E10 gasoline sold […]
In India, Chemical Industry Digest reported that the Madhya Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive new biofuels initiative under the Madhya Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy 2025. Aimed at transforming the state’s energy landscape, the policy targets the establishment of at least one biofuel plant in every development block. With a focus on compressed biogas (CBG), […]
In Belgium, ePure says the EU’s continued discrimination against the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions from transport has left Europe needlessly reliant on fossil fuels, with many Member States still falling short of renewable energy targets, a new analysis shows. According to updated figures from 2023 in Eurostat’s SHARES database, the EU […]
In South Dakota, the Des Moines Register newspaper reports the state’s Public Utilities Comission decided on Tuesday that it would not reconsider its earlier rejection of Summit Carbon Solutions’ request to indefinitely pause its permit application for its proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. After the governor signed into law legislation last month forbidding the company to […]
In California, Renewable Fuels Association on Monday filed comments with the California Air Resources Board regarding proposed modifications to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, including CARB’s decision to maintain “unnecessary and unworkable” feedstock sustainability criteria. RFA also shared a new analysis examining the decrease in cropland needed to meet California ethanol demand since the […]
In Vietnam, VietnamNet reports the national biofuels association has asked the Prime Minister and the Minister of Industry and Trade to swiftly implement a 10% ethanol blending mandate for both fuel types currently sold in the country in order to boost ethanol imports from the US by 1 million metric tons annually. It is also […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that waste-to-energy (WtE) processing businesses in Indonesia are attracting strong interest from foreign investors, particularly from Singapore, Japan, China, and several European countries, according to Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan. In response to this growing demand, the Indonesian government is working to simplify regulations and promote ease […]
In Washington, American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11 on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. ACE comments highlight how the 45Z credit can be leveraged to unlock new markets for farmers and biofuel producers, supporting certainty and economic […]
