In Washington, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led bipartisan colleagues in reintroducing the Next Generation Fuels Act, legislation that would leverage higher-octane fuels to improve engine efficiency and performance. Allowing the sale of fuels with greater octane levels would increase the amount of ethanol that can be utilized in the fuel supply, in turn lowering prices […]
In Belgium, Reuters reports that Italy is fighting for the inclusion of biofuels along with carbon-neutral efuels-powered internal combustion engines post-2035, which it is demanding in exchange for allowing the proposed ICE phase out after that date. Germany is also fighting against the proposed law, insisting on the efuels waiver, while Poland and the Czech […]
In South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan requesting an emergency waiver to allow for E15 this summer during driving season. Administrator Regan approved an April 28, 2022 petition to allow for year-round sales of E15, but […]
In Brazil, Folha Press reports the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) agreed to increase biodiesel blending to 12% from the current 10% as of April, with blending increasing by 1% annually until reaching 15% in 2026. President Lula attended the meeting. In 2021, former president Bolsonaro decided to drop the blending rate to 10% and […]
In Washington, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), on Wednesday announced the availability of $750 million for research, development, and demonstration efforts to dramatically reduce the cost of clean hydrogen. This funding the first phase of the $1.5 billion in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dedicated to advancing electrolysis technologies and […]
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 […]
