In Belgium, after its success in identifying evidence of fraudulent practices and stopping the suspected re-exporting of Indonesian biodiesel through the Port of Hainan in China, the European Biodiesel Board has moved to the next and most significant phase of its plan to combat the huge volumes of biodiesel imports from China that are causing […]
In the UK, over the past two decades, government has provided more than £20 billion of support to businesses using biomass in the power and heat sectors – a key part of its net zero ambitions. Yet government cannot currently demonstrate that its approach to making sure generators comply with its sustainability requirements is adequate, […]
In Washington, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley introduced legislation that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to allow further growth for alternative fuels to be used in the aviation […]
In Uruguay, Medios Publicos reports the government is studying the possibility of increasing the mixture of ethanol in gasoline as well as resuming the use of biodiesel in diesel. Current regulations provide for a mixture of bioethanol in gasoline of at least 8.5%, even through the current blend in reality is closer to 9.8%. Biodiesel […]
In India, PTI reported that India is in talks with Brazil for a technological partnership to expand usage of ethanol.Brazil has been using ethanol for a very long time in vehicles and there is a lot to learn from the American nation, Union Minister V K Singh said. “We can learn from them and collaborate […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports the Oil Fuel Fund Office is looking to finally end biofuel subsidies for certain blends in September after intending to for several years. Biofuels have been subsidized in Thailand for more than 20 years, but the office feels that biofuels’ popularity has rendered it unnecessary to subsidize the fuel. […]
In Illinois, DTN reports the 7th District federal appeals court has overturned the lower court’s decision to throw out Green Plains’ lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland for allegedly price fixing ethanol. The appeals court said the lower court had misread a law in its strictest terms, rather than a more open way that may be […]
In Washington, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit dismissed Hunt Refining Company v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ruling that the small refinery exemption (SRE) challenge brought by Hunt under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) could not be heard by the court and should instead be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
In India, Reuters reports the transportation minister has agreed with the petroleum minister that Indian Oil will open 300 ethanol fueling stations across the country in an effort to boost ethanol distribution and achieve blending goals. The shift to ethanol and higher blending levels is part of a wider domestic strategy to achieve net-zero by […]
In Oklahoma, Kosu reported that a congressional bill proposed by Midwestern representatives from both parties is aimed at spurring innovation in biofuel technology and increasing its production. The report noted that the Agriculture Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, or Ag BIO Act, would increase funding for innovation in the biofuels and bioproducts industry. Reps. Zach […]
