Category: Policy

Study shows 40A biodiesel blenders credit provides more value than 45Z

Study shows 40A biodiesel blenders credit provides more value than 45Z

April 14, 2026 |

In Virginia, a new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section ’40A’ Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly more value across the entire biofuel supply chain than its replacement, the ‘Section 45Z’ […]

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California bill seeks to make E85 kits legal in the state

California bill seeks to make E85 kits legal in the state

April 13, 2026 |

In California, CBS News reports that Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has introduced to the state’s lower house to allow drivers to install federally approved E85 kits in an effort to reduce fuel costs. AB 2046 known as Access to Affordable Gas would make the state the last in the country to allow these E85 conversion kits. […]

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Japan eyes domestic geologic hydrogen production

Japan eyes domestic geologic hydrogen production

April 12, 2026 |

In Japan, the Japan News reported that the Japanese government plans to launch a project to identify suitable locations for the production of geologic hydrogen this fiscal year, with an aim to start using it as an energy source by 2040. Hydrogen is seen as a key tool in decarbonization efforts, and the government plans […]

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Brazil exploring increasing ethanol mandate to 32%

Brazil exploring increasing ethanol mandate to 32%

April 9, 2026 |

In Brazil, Folha de São Paulo reports the Minister of Mines and Energy says ethanol blending will rise 32% in the first half of the year to reduce the external dependence of the fuel. The country will also seek self-sufficiency in diesel production. The current mixture of ethanol in gasoline is 30%. “The world will […]

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European Commission greenlights French supports for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen

European Commission greenlights French supports for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen

April 8, 2026 |

In Belgium, the European Commission recently approved, under EU State aid rules, a €144 million French measure to support HyforSeeds to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen for the fertiliser sector. The measure will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Renewable Energy Directive for the use of hydrogen in industry. […]

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Transport lobbies file comments with Treasury and IRS to support Section 45Z

Transport lobbies file comments with Treasury and IRS to support Section 45Z

April 7, 2026 |

In Washington, NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), filed public comments with the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule for the “Section 45Z” Clean Fuel Production Credit.  “The real-world implications on American energy supplies and […]

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Brazil ops for domestic origin biodiesel

Brazil ops for domestic origin biodiesel

April 6, 2026 |

In Brazil, CNN reports that last week the government reinforced the requirement of national origin of biodiesel used in the mandatory mixture of diesel. The decision was taken by the CNPE (National Council of Energy Policy) and recognizes as of interest to energy policy that all biodiesel used in diesel B is produced by units […]

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Malaysia to build 18 waste-to-energy facilities by 2040

Malaysia to build 18 waste-to-energy facilities by 2040

April 5, 2026 |

In Malaysia, The Edge reported that Malaysia plans to commission 18 waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities by 2040 as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s transition towards green energy. The initiative is expected to generate up to 600MW of renewable energy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. It is also aligned with the […]

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on Congress to allow year-round E15

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on Congress to allow year-round E15

April 2, 2026 |

In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring long term certainty, as Trump’s tariffs and global instability are driving up costs and squeezing Illinois farmers. In the letter to leadership of the U.S. House on […]

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Congresswomen introduce Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act

Congresswomen introduce Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act

April 1, 2026 |

In Washington, Congresswomen Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to strengthen the domestic supply chain and create new markets for American farmers by incentivizing the production of biobased chemicals and materials. While the United States has made significant strides in biofuels, many other everyday products, from plastics to […]

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