In Australia, Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and aligns with the 2026 National Defence Strategy to enhance energy security and operational readiness. DETO […]
In Washington, Reuters reports U.S. ethanol blending credits plunged Monday after the EPA extended the September 1 compliance deadline and said it would decide on long-pending small-refinery exemption petitions by the end of August. Conventional D6 RINs fell 34 cents to $1.75, their lowest level since April 15, while 2026 biomass-based diesel RINs dropped to […]
In Argentina, Agroempresario reports the Senate is proposing to raise the 12% to 15% mandatory bioethanol blend in fossil fuels, although some senators would like to see it as high as 18%, with the aim of expanding production, attracting investment and generating greater activity in regional economies. For the producing provinces, the increase in cutting […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that Guatemala will begin selling regular gasoline with an E10 blend on August 22, a combination of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol that the Government will first apply to the most used fuel in the country, with the expectation of lowering its price , expanding the use of biofuels and modifying […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports Thailand’s tapioca and sugarcane farmer groups warn that the expiration of biofuel price subsidies on September 24 could create an ethanol surplus. They are urging the government to replace price support with a broader energy-transition strategy focused on creating value and developing new markets. Ethanol demand has stagnated or […]
In Guatemala, InfoBAE reports the country will begin on August 22 the sale of regular gasoline with E10 mixture, a combination of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol that the Government will first apply in the most used fuel in the country, with the expectation of lowering its price, expanding the use of biofuels and modifying […]
In Australia, the Australian newspaper reports Labor government is considering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates for airlines as part of broader measures to strengthen fuel security and develop domestic renewable-fuel production. Energy Minister Chris Bowen released discussion papers outlining plans for a strategic fuel reserve and higher minimum fuel-stock requirements, while Minister Madeleine King highlighted […]
In Washington, South Dakota Searchlight reports year-round sales of E15 gasoline lack sufficient Senate support unless lawmakers reach compromises addressing small refinery concerns, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. The House approved year-round E15 legislation in May, while similar provisions are included in the Senate farm bill. Supporters argue wider E15 availability would strengthen agriculture […]
In Canada, the Western Producer said that the Canadian government has released a blueprint for the development of a SAF in the country. Transport Canada’s blueprint establishes a plan for meeting Canada’s Aviation Climate Action Plan’s goal of 10% SAF use by 2030. That would require an estimated one billion liters of SAF sourced from […]
In Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric announced the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the company’s Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), which seeks competitively priced renewable energy and storage for Oahu and Hawaii Island to meet customers’ growing energy needs, modernize power generation and drive down costs by reducing the use of oil. The […]
