In India, local newspaper Business Standard reported that the nations belonging to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have agreed to work together on emerging fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as biofuels like ethanol. “The parties recognize that emerging fuels can play a critical role in promoting a circular economy by efficiently utilizing […]
In Hawaii, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper reports that the state’s Supreme Court has put the kibosh on Honua Ola Bioenergy’s $520 million power plant that would burn trees to produce power, agreeing with the Public Utilities Commission’s May 23 decision to reject a proposed power purchase agreement between the company and Hawaiian Electric. The facility […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led the reintroduction of the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. The legislation would allow the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends higher than 10% — ending years of regulatory uncertainty and preventing a patchwork of uneven state regulations. Increasing the availability […]
In Canada, the Canadian Press reports that some oil and gas players are excited about the opportunities posed by the US’s Inflation Reduction Act, with “lots of carrots being put on the table” in order to decarbonize, which is very attractive for companies operating on both sides of the border. Some complain, however, that the […]
In Belgium, Europe currently wastes land the size of Ireland on crops for biofuels which are an obstacle to tackling climate change and food security, a new study commissioned by Transport & Environment claims. The study says that this land could be used to feed 120 million people or, if given back to nature, could […]
In Bolivia, Telesur reported that the President of Bolivia officially inaugurated the construction of a biodiesel plant named Héroes de Senkata, located in the city of El Alto. According to the report, the construction of this biodiesel facility will require an investment of over $40 million. Bolivian state-owned oil firm YPFB will be in charge […]
In Iowa, Iowa and Nebraska Attorneys General notified EPA Administrator Michael Regan of their “intent to sue” the agency for its illegal delay to promulgate regulations allowing year-round E15 sales. Despite a Clean Air Act (CAA) requirement to act within 90 days, EPA took over 300 days to issue a proposed rule and used the […]
In India, the Business Standard newspaper reports the government is planning to set up ethanol storage capacity to ensure there is sufficient supply availability in anticipation of demand for the newly launched E20 at limited pumps around the country. In addition to carry over ethanol stocks, more sugar could be diverted to ethanol if required. […]
In Ireland, Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has raised the proposed Gort Biogas Plant in the European Parliament during a debate on the availability of fertilisers and biogas in the EU. The Midlands Northwest representative tabled an amendment to the resolution being debated calling for advance consultation with communities such as Gort where biogas plants […]
In Washington, a bill to address a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, spur job creation, and position Washington as a leader in an emerging industry, passed the Senate on a bipartisan 46-2 vote on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5447, sponsored by Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) would encourage the purchase and manufacture of aviation biofuels through […]
