In Colorado, CoBank says goal of producing 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 is within reach but needs additional government and market incentives to encourage expansion. The lack of longer-term incentives from governments as well as minimal offtake agreements from the airline sector will limit SAF adoption and growth. Potential higher […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expressed concern over challenges facing the palm oil industries in the implementation of biodiesel 50 percent (B50) program amid the continually stagnant production of palm oil in Indonesia. GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono said that the implementation of B50 mandatory policy is potential to reduce palm oil exports […]
In Canada, Farm Credit Canada says starting January 1, 2025, tax credit changes in the U.S. regarding biofuel production will take effect which could hinder the growth of Canadian biodiesel production. This raises the question: with potentially limited demand for refined canola and soy oil from domestic fuel companies, does that mean Canadian production of […]
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to expedite measures that could lead to lower gas prices without compromising environmental protections. Building on legislation passed in 2023 and 2024 to prevent price spikes and increase transparency in the oil industry, the Governor’s order directs CARB to accelerate […]
In France, Energy News reported that Uzbekistan is committing $1.3 billion to waste-to-energy projects, aiming to diversify its energy sources and improve waste management in partnership with international companies. The waste-to-energy projects will process around 4.7 million metric tons of solid waste annually. This operation is expected to generate 2.1 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity […]
In Belgium, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) obtained last week a favorable judgement from the Court of Justice (case C-112/23 P), which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri and PT Permata Hijau Palm Oleo against the judgement of the General Court delivered on December 14, 2022 (Case T-143/20). The ruling […]
In Washington, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), has introduced the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act which would extend for ten years the Section 45Z clean fuel production credit. The Inflation Reduction Act created the clean fuel production credit (CFPC) for transportation fuel with zero or low greenhouse […]
In Brazil, the Foreign Agriculture Service of the US Department of Agriculture reported that the Tariff Changes Committee (CAT) of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex) on October 17 rejected the request made by the Brazilian Association of Fuel Importers (ABICOM) and the U.S. Grains Council to remove the 18 percent tariff on ethanol imports […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant certiorari on petitions pertaining to the administration of small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, issuing the following joint statement: “The Fifth Circuit was clearly an improper venue to hear challenges on small refinery exemptions. Because […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that the government of India’s Punjab state announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. The report noted that this policy aims to fulfill 20%of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by 2035. Aman Arora, the minister of new and renewable energy of Punjab, highlighted the purpose of the policy which […]
