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 […]
In Brazil, President Lula sanctioned Project No. 2308/2023, creating a legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, and introduced the Special Incentive Regime for the Production of Low Carbon Hydrogen (Rehydro), effective from January 2025 for five years. It aims to develop Brazil’s hydrogen production capabilities, leveraging the country’s vast energy resources. President Lula highlighted Brazil’s unmatched […]
In Brussels, The European Commission has approved Bunge Global S.A.’s acquisition of Viterra Limited, contingent on specific conditions to address competition concerns. The Commission’s investigation revealed that the merger, as initially proposed, would have reduced competition in the oilseeds market in Central Europe, impacting products such as animal feed, cooking oils, and biodiesel. Both Bunge […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Tunisia has signed six memoranda of understanding (MoU) with European firms for the production of green hydrogen. The deals were signed on July 29, under the supervision of the Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatima Thabet Shiboub, according to the report. The companies involved in the six […]
In Spain, the Aragon’s Government Council has declared of Autonomous Interest the project of the company ENCE Biogás for the development, construction, start-up and operation of six plants for the production of biomethane and fertilizers in the Aragonese community. The project encompasses six locations: San Esteban de Litera (Huesca), Barbastro (Huesca), Zuera (Zaragoza), Belchite (Zaragoza), […]
In Washington, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to block taxpayer money from being used to subsidize biofuels produced using imported foreign feedstocks such as Chinese used cooking oil and Brazilian ethanol. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association last week submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the use of a “book-and-claim” accounting framework for tracking and transferring the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices through the biofuels supply chain. The comments were filed in response to USDA’s request for information (RFI) on procedures for […]
