In Vietnam, the Investor reported that Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced plans to maximize support for waste-to-energy project proposals submitted by local governments. The report noted that the ministry emphasized its commitment to fully incorporate waste-to-energy projects into planning when proposed by localities. Nguyen Tuyen Tam, head of planning at the ministry’s […]
In the UK, flights are set to be greener as the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate officially came into force Wednesday. By law, this type of fuel must now make up at least 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK from 2025, growing year-on-year to 10% by 2030 and 22% […]
In Washington, the United States Trade Representative recently announced that the United States has prevailed in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) challenging certain Mexican biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The USMCA panel agreed with the United States on all seven legal claims, finding that Mexico’s measures are not based on […]
In Missouri, Clean Fuels America outlines how state policy in 2024 helped grow clean fuel use. · New Mexico: New Mexico became the fourth state to implement a Clean Transportation Fuel Standard. · Nebraska: The state expanded its biodiesel retail program to allow for more participation from state fuel retailers. Nebraska also became the latest state […]
In India, the New Indian Express newspaper reports the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has called for the Pollution Control Board to launch an inquiry into Universal Biofuels Private Limited following complaints of severe air pollution caused by the facility in Kakinada. Bad odor is said to have been emitted by the plant for […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s plan to increase the palm oil blend in biodiesel to 40 percent (B40) starting January 1, 2025 appears to be implemented gradually after industry players voiced the need for a transition period despite the government’s readiness for the policy rollout. President Prabowo Subianto, in his speech at […]
In Brazil, Datagro reports that a meeting coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) approved on December 18 the test protocol to assess the technical feasibility of increasing the 30% anhydrous ethanol blend in gasoline (E30). According to the regulation, the tests will be conducted by the Mauá Institute of Technology (IMT), between […]
In Washington D.C., The United States has released its Action Plan for Maritime Energy and Emissions Innovation, outlining a roadmap to achieve near-total greenhouse gas reductions in the maritime sector by 2050. The plan introduces the “Sustainable Maritime Fuel Grand Challenge,” a public-private initiative to accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission fuels like green […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Post reports Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki) is concerned the new 10% levy recently announced by the government that will be applied to crude palm oil exports, up from the current 7.5%, with force exports to plummet. The higher levy is meant to pay for the subsidies required to achieve the […]
In Washington, the American Coalition for Ethanol is disappointed a bipartisan provision ensuring market access for E15 on a year-round basis was ultimately excluded from year-end legislation adopted by Congress, but the fact that Congressional leadership initially included it in the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government is an encouraging sign for success in […]
