In Germany, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has published the first call for funding for the new “Guideline on grants for green inland waterway transport”. The federal government initially provides up to 70 million euros for the construction of green inland waterway corridors. Projects are funded that enable the use of emission-free or low-emission […]
In India, Reuters reports India is considering restricting the amount of sugarcane diverted to ethanol production during the season beginning in October, according to government and industry sources. Mills diverted about 3 million metric tons of sugar, or roughly 10% of production, to ethanol this year. Limiting diversion could return a similar volume to domestic […]
In Washington, Congress introduced resolutions that attack two of California’s shipping waivers, the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers. For 50 years, the precedent set under both Democratic and Republican administrations is that the Clean Air Act waivers are not rules. NGO Pacific Environment says EPA’s move to reclassify them is misuse. […]
In Colombia, the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy said that Colombia took a decisive step toward consolidating hydrogen as one of the major pillars of a just energy transition. In the virtual session of the National Council for Economic and Social Policy (CONPES), the minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, cast a favorable […]
In India, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 crore. GOBARdhan marks a defining moment in India’s clean energy journey. It will transform the country’s abundant agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, municipal organic waste and other […]
In India, the Business Standard newspaper reports Supreme Court has allowed state-owned oil marketing companies to proceed with contracts for an additional 1.49 billion liters of ethanol under the 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year. The interim ruling also ensures suppliers without long-term offtake agreements receive equal treatment during the additional procurement process. The decision stems from […]
In Brazil, the Board of Directors of the ANP recently approved the holding of consultation, for 45 days, and public hearing on draft that reviews ANP Resolution No. 903, of 2022, which establishes the specifications of water use fuels marketed in the national territory (sea diesel oil and marine fuel oil). The objective is to […]
In Washington, Growth Energy issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Specifically, EPA granted one full exemption (100%) and two partial exemptions (50%) for the 2024 compliance year, and then deemed one petition for 2024 […]
In India, DD India reported that the country’s Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu recently reviewed India’s preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), directing all stakeholders to expedite key action points ahead of the mandatory global compliance deadline […]
In Australia, Viva Energy and Cleanaway have welcomed the Australian Government’s latest reform to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) which will recognize low carbon liquid fuels, including renewable diesel, LPG and kerosene made via co-processing at local refineries. Under the change, customers may report the certified renewable content in eligible co-processed fuels […]
