In Washington, NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024,” which would extend the biodiesel blender’s tax credit. The legislation is sponsored by Representatives Mike Carey […]
In Belgium, in a pre-disclosure document published Friday, the European Commission announced it will impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese HVO and FAME imports in four weeks’ time, ranging between 12.8% and 36.4%. In the meantime, EBB will ask for automatic registration of imports during the pre-disclosure stage, bringing some relief to the hard-hit EU […]
In Spain, Reuters reported that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new plan worth $2.5 billion with the aim of boosting the country’s transition to clean energy, including subsidies for green energy industries and hydrogen made from renewable power. The report stated that the plan will also include measures to help agriculture, infrastructure and […]
In the UK, the Climate Change Committee’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. The 2030 target is the first one set in line with a Net Zero trajectory. This news comes against the backdrop of a more positive […]
In the UK, TTG Media said the proposed sustainable aviation fuel bill laid out by the Labour Party’s new incoming government and announced via the King’s Speech on Wednesday seeks to promote domestic increased SAF production by providing a “revenue certainty mechanism”. Although imports are expected to supply much of the proposed 10% SAF blending […]
In France, a decree and an order defining the procedures for the return of Biogas Production Certificates (CPBs) were published in the Official Journal on July 7. This key measure of the Climate and Resilience Act aims to accelerate the development of biomethane production in France and to contribute to the achievement of energy transition […]
In Washington, last week a bipartisan group of 37 U.S. House members, led by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging him to support biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels volumes that fully account for availability and production capacity. Clean Fuels applauded the letter and thanked […]
In Germany, PV Magazine reported that the Danish Energy Agency has pre-approved a certification scheme to allow PtX producers in Denmark to certify green fuels. PtX, also known as green hydrogen or electrofuels, involves using electricity to produce hydrogen. EU legislation requires these fuels to be certified in order to be described as “green.” The […]
In South Dakota, the South Dakota Searchlight newspaper reports that a referendum question has been included in the Nov. 5 general elections that seeks to reject last year’s Senate Bill 201 that was approved by the Senate and the Governor that implement new protections for local governments and landowners regarding proposed pipeline projects. Opponents of […]
In Belgium, while biodiesel from China continues to flood into the European markets, policy makers in the European Commission deliberate their response. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which brought a trade case before the institutions, remains confident anti-dumping measures will be announced soon. However, the devastating effects of the situation are clearly shown throughout Europe. […]
