In Switzerland, despite in March the US pushing the International Martime Organization to delay its decision on net zero goals until next year, it has now proposed that emissions associated with indirect land use change should only apply within the boundaries of a project, in hopes to push for ethanol use in marine fuels. By […]
In Germany, top German and Ukrainian ministers met where issues of energy were discussed, in particular the development of renewables, the expansion of wind generation in Ukraine, and the export of biomethane produced from agricultural raw materials to Germany. As was noted, Ukraine is ready to export biomethane as soon as the relevant EU database […]
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’ […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
