In Brazil, the Board of Directors of the ANP approved on Monday an 180-day extension of the temporary suspension of the marketing of biodiesel among similar distributors, previously planned for the period from May 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The initial period of suspension was approved by the Agency’s collegiate in March 2025, given relevant […]
In Lithuania, on December 19, the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) officially confirmed the connection of the gas transmission system operator Amber Grid to the AIB Hub, which enables the exchange of guarantees of origin for gases produced from renewable energy sources between member states. This marks another important step by Amber Grid in expanding […]
In Germany, Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN® Green membranes. In two judicially separate, final decisions, the European Patent Office (EPO) upheld Evonik’s EP3240620 B1 patent and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld Evonik’s US 10,471,380 […]
In Ireland, represented by Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI), is one of eight European countries to be awarded the BIOMAPE project, a new European Union Horizon Programme initiative designed to support the accelerated and sustainable deployment of biomethane across EU Member States. The project brings together partners to address technical, regulatory, market and social barriers […]
In the UK, Lifecycle Oils has been acquired by the Quatra Group. By becoming part of Quatra, a strong European group in used cooking oil collection and processing, the UK-based company will gain access to a broader network, additional expertise and long-term investment. This strengthens its ability to serve customers reliably, sustainably and efficiently, now […]
In India, Newspoint reports that the country reached 19.24% ethanol blending in the 2024/25 year that ended on Oct. 31, with the highest blending level seen in October at 19.97%. The E20 mandate originally set for the 2029/30 blending year was brought forward to 2025/26 that kicked off on Nov. 1. To ensure sufficient feedstock […]
In India, the Hindu Business Line reports US Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol exports to India reached 3.539 million barrels between January and September, averaging nearly 400,000 barrels monthly. These levels are far above the exports for 2022 and 2023 combined but similar to the same 9-month exports seen in 2020. Full year exports […]
In Brazil, Biopower, a company of JBS Novos Negócios that produces biodiesel, has just announced an investment of R$ 140 million in modernization and technological innovation of its three plants, located in Lins (SP), Campo Verde (MT) and Mafra (SC). The contribution, the most significant since the construction of the Mafra unit in 2021, prepares […]
In Spain, Repsol has reached a new milestone in its strategy to decarbonize transport by having 1,500 service stations — 1,429 in Spain and 71 in Portugal — that supply Diesel Nexa 100% renewable origin. This advance reaffirms the company’s commitment to renewable fuels and expands the range of technologies available for the mobility of […]
In Brazil, Salvador Bahia Airport is pioneering Brazil’s aviation decarbonization by becoming the country’s first airport to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial operations. Regular use of SAF begins this November. This marks a significant milestone for the airport and for VINCI Airports’ commitment to accelerating the energy transition across its mobility infrastructure and […]
