In Switzerland, the World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed at its meeting on Monday to a request from Indonesia for the establishment of a dispute panel to review countervailing duties imposed by the European Union on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. Indonesia submitted its second request for the establishment of a panel to […]
In The Netherlands, The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller (MMM) Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and the Chilean Government have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration exploring new green corridor opportunities in Chile’s southernmost region to support production of zero-emission fuels. Under the MoU, the Chilean Ministries of Energy and the Mærsk […]
In Brazil, the ANP Board of Directors approved a resolution that regulates the import of biodiesel for use in the mandatory mixture with diesel oil of fossil origin, amending ANP Resolutions No. 777/2019 and No. 857/2021. The liberalization of biodiesel imports by Brazil could provide access to the product on the international market, with different […]
In the Netherlands, as EU Member States and Parliament continue negotiations on the EU Gas and hydrogen markets regulation, a report published by the campaigning group Feedback EU under the heading “Biomethane: setting a target that is fit for food and the climate” shows that the plan to ramp up biomethane production to 35 billion […]
In Belgium, the European Parliament adopted its Report on the Revision of Regulation EU 2019/1242 on Tuesday setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, a milestone legislation to curb the segment emissions. The European Biogas Association welcomes the European Parliament recognition of biomethane’ significant contribution to the decarbonization of the sector by introducing […]
In California, Courthouse News Services reports AltAir Paramount wants to expand its biorefinery but a Superior Court judge said last week he is likely to put a halt on it because he seems to be in agreement with environmental groups who are concerned about the facility’s close proximity to residential areas. World Energy, the current […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced that the proposal for an amendment to the ‘Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act’ has passed the 47th Cabinet meeting’s deliberation and resolution process, enabling the government to move forward with the establishment of a […]
In Washington, U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for Iowa families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act would increase funding for loans to support innovation in the biofuels industry and cut red tape that drives up energy […]
In Iowa, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is awarding a $2.24 million grant to Golden Grain Energy LLC, an ethanol plant near Mason City, to increase the availability of domestic biofuels. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive program. “The Biden-Harris Administration is leading the way in […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association announced the launch of Veterans for Renewable Fuels, a new initiative designed specifically for military veterans and immediate family members working in the U.S. ethanol industry. The purpose of the VRF is to recognize and celebrate the contributions of military veterans in the industry and provide them with opportunities […]
