In Belgium, the European Commission has officially launched the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and innovative tool. The mechanism aims to help companies, investors and other stakeholders to find partners, […]
In the UK, UK homegrown sustainable aviation fuel production given a boost thanks to a new £219 million low carbon fuels fund (LCFF) which will launch later this summer, powering up economic growth and supporting thousands of jobs across the country. Innovative companies from across the UK are invited to bid for a share of […]
In Canada, Alberta is gathering feedback from Renewable Fuels Standard stakeholders to ensure the standard remains effective and relevant to current technologies, markets and fuel use. Reviewing the standard could stimulate new investment and support increased uptake of low-carbon fuel feedstocks and low-carbon fuels in Alberta’s transportation sector. Stakeholders are invited to share feedback on: […]
In Washington, Growth Energy welcomed the announcement of an update to the 45Z-CF GREET Model by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement. “American farmers and ethanol producers are driving innovation in liquid fuels, and a strong, well-implemented 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit promises to rebuild farm […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India has taken another step in its biofuel transition with the launch of E85 fuel, as the government seeks to accelerate the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri formally launched E85 fuel at an Indian […]
In India, the Times of India newspaper reports the government has waived excise duty on E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends to make way for higher blends as the government seek to build 500 ethanol stations around the country by year’s end. The rush past E20 has been fueled by geopolitical instability in the […]
In Belgium, the EU has set a clear path toward 2030 targets and an ambitious 90% net GHG reduction by 2040, a critical piece of the puzzle is missing: long-term, binding regulatory certainty for road transport. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (FAME& HVO) and bioSAF producers in the EU, calls on the ministers […]
In Japan, on April 17, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional ethanol sources. Currently, METI has established GHG emission values for U.S. corn and Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. The three new additions are ethanol derived from Brazilian corn, Thai sugarcane, and Thai cassava. […]
In India, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an IndianOil retail outlet in New Delhi on the occasion of World Environment Day. The rollout commences across 48 Public Sector OMC’s retail outlets (ROs) in the country, enabling flex-fuel vehicle users to access this cleaner fuel. The initiative […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia has accelerated its biodiesel transition program, with the nationwide rollout of B15 biodiesel now underway while several regions have already advanced to the higher B20 blend. Plantation and Commodities Minister Noraini Ahmad said Sarawak, except for Bintulu, along with Labuan and Langkawi, have already adopted B20 biodiesel. However, […]
