In Washington, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to advance the manufacturing of renewable biochemicals from domestic biomass in the United States by creating a tax credit for the production of these chemicals by American companies. The legislation would help to build new markets for domestically produced biomass, […]
In California, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed disappointment in the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) recently proposed amendments to its low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). If adopted, these changes would impose caps on credits for soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel, without sufficient scientific evidence to support such limitations. By restricting credit generation for […]
In Washington, on the second anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding 160 projects in 26 states to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels that will create new market opportunities and jobs for U.S. farmers, […]
In India, Business Standard reported that India’s Cooperation Minister Amit Shah called on sugar mills to explore alternatives to sugarcane for ethanol production. Shah said India would achieve its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, ahead of the original 2030 deadline. The minister highlighted that the government’s ethanol blending program has helped reduce the country’s […]
In Denmark, Topsoe announced it has been selected to provide its HydroFlex technology for HOLBORN’s Hamburg refinery, which aims to produce 220,000 tons of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2027. This facility will leverage waste and residue feedstocks to meet the growing demand for low-carbon fuels, solidifying Topsoe’s role in advancing global […]
In Texas, Argus Media reports California unveiled significantly stricter carbon reduction targets for transportation fuels including a cap at 20% per year on credits generated from soybean- and canola-oil-derived biodiesels starting in 2028. This move is intended to curb the overwhelming supply of credits, which surged due to the increased use of renewable diesel and […]
In Washington D.C., U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Troy A. Carter (D-LA) introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act on August 9, 2024. The proposed legislation mandates that the U.S. Energy Information Administration enhance its reporting on SAF by integrating these data into its regular weekly and monthly fuel reports. Nebraska, a biofuel powerhouse […]
In Malaysia, The Star reports Indonesia has started testing to prepare for the implementation of its “B50” biodiesel mandate, which aims to blend 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with conventional diesel. This initiative, set to build on the current B35 program, is one of the most ambitious biofuel mandates globally. The new mandate is part of […]
In India, DD News reported that India’s Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the country’s aviation industry is set to incorporate 20% bio-aviation fuel within the next five years. This initiative aims to leverage biofuels derived from agricultural stubble, benefiting farmers and promoting sustainable energy practices, according to the report. He also highlighted the Ministry […]
In Virginia, major industry groups, including NATSO, SIGMA, the National Association of Convenience Stores, American Trucking Associations, and Truckload Carriers Association, have urged the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS to provide comprehensive guidance for the new 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. This request aims to minimize inflationary pressures on fuel prices. In a joint […]
