by Beatriz Marie D. Cruz (Business World) The government should provide P5.19 billion in fuel subsidies to the transport, farm and fisheries sectors
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Back TO HOMEIndonesia's Pertamina Plans More Biofuel Products, Ethanol Imports in 2024
by Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesian state energy company Pertamina (PERTM.UL) plans in 2024 to mix more of its gasoline products with ethanol
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Pertamina of Indonesia Introduces Gasoline Containing 5 percent Ethanol Blend
(Indonesia Expat) Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina, has introduced a new gasoline product that includes 5 percent bioethanol derived from sugar
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Council Partners with Vietnamese Government, Fuel Industry to Discuss Ethanol Expansion at Biofuels Forum
(U.S. Grains Council) The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Petroleum Association and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) jointly organized
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Opinion: Biofuels Industry ‘Poised and Ready’ for Clean Fuel Regulations
(Renewable Industries Canada/Canadian Biomass) On July 1, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) will come into force. It resembles the clean fuel
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Pertamina to Launch Bioethanol Gasoline This Month, CEO says
by Aditya Hadi (The Jakarta Post) State-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina will launch its maiden bioethanol product this month with
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Interview: Varying EU Ethanol Mandates Cloud Biofuel Demand Outlook: ePURE
by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Gobal) Prices likely rangebound through 2023 after 2022 spike; Advanced fuel production most efficient when
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Analysis: Indonesia Must Jump Ethanol Feedstock Hurdle to Repeat Biodiesel Success
by Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina (Reuters) ... Indonesia imported about 60% of the gasoline it burned last year at
April 06, 2023 Read Full Article
German Bioethanol Production Increases Alongside Higher Sales of Super E10
(Biofuels International) The German Bioethanol Industry Association (BDBe) has published its market data for the production and consumption of certified
April 06, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC: Study Showcases Ethanol’s Advantages in Various Countries
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C), a leading energy research
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC Identifies Top 5 Ethanol Market Priorities for 2023
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. ethanol exports for marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 totaled 1.45 billion gallons (Bgal), the third-largest
March 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Ethiopia: A Roadmap
(Roundtable on Sustainabilty of Biomaterials) To explore and advance Ethiopia’s capacity to produce biofuels for use as Sustainable Aviation Fuel
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Nigeria Fuel Ethanol Cost Benefit Analysis Study
(Turner Mason and Company/U.S. Grains Council) There is only one grade of gasoline in Nigeria, a 91 RON regular. The
March 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Plant-Based Ethanol in Petrol to Double to 10% from April
by George Lee (RTE) The plant-based ethanol content of all petrol sold in Ireland is to be doubled from 5%
February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Commodities 2023: Asian Ethanol to Navigate Inflationary Concerns, Policy Changes
by Shien Ern Tan (S&P Global) Fuel ethanol to face feedstock, inflation challenges; Brazilian sugarcane crop and fuel policies to impact Grade
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Launch 5% Bioethanol Mix of Fuel in Three Years
by Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia's energy ministry plans to start rolling out a 5% ethanol blend of fuel made using sugarcane
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Indonesia Targets Sugar Self-Sufficiency in 5 Yrs, Eyes Ethanol Production
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters) Indonesia will expand its sugar plantation area to try to become self-sufficient in the next five years
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
COP27: Where Urgency, Realism and Ethanol Can Meet
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada) The dualities of climate are hard. But rather than exist as opposites, they can
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Transportation Grade Bioethanol Market Report 2022-2031: Increasing Use of Biofuels in the Aviation Industry & Increased R&D for the Bioethanol Generation from Algae
(Research & Markets/PR Newswire) The "Transportation Grade Bioethanol Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Raw Material, Fuel Blend, End
September 06, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Boosts Ethanol during Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council’s Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA&O) office recently participated in the Clean EDGE
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Corn Marketing Board Eyeing Potential Ethanol Export Markets
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) ... Mark Wilson, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, tells Brownfield their prime target
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Could Ireland Be on the Cusp of a Biofuel Revolution?
by Neil Briscoe (Irish Times) “Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all” --
December 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Inspired by Prince Charles's Aston Martin that Runs on Cheese and Wine, Toby Walne Road-Tests a Rather More Humble Biofuel...Used Chip Fat oil
by Toby Walne (Daily Mail) Using used cooking oil to fuel cars and lorries is very much part of the
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
China Backs away from Ethanol Commitment
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Corn is the top feedstock for China’s ethanol sector, followed by rice, cassava and wheat.
October 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Panama Wants to Reduce Fuel Imports and Boost Ethanol Production
(America Economia) ... Panama plans to promote a clean energy plan by reincorporating ethanol in its gasoline and ending the use
October 01, 2021 Read Full Article
China Backs away from Ethanol Commitment
by Sean Pratt (The Western Producer) China's ethanol consumption continues to fall well short of the government's 10 percent blend mandate. The
September 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Council Signs MOUs with Government, Industry Leaders in Ecuador
(U.S. Grains Council) As a result of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Latin America office’s continuous engagement with key government officials
September 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Ireland Considers Move to Cleaner E10 Petrol
by Sonja Tutty (The Times) Britain joined the US, Australia and several European countries in making E10, a blend of
September 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Spotlight: Though UK's Proposed E10 Regulations Do Not Require 10% Ethanol in Gasoline, a Spike in Ethanol Use Is Expected
by Corey Lavinsky and Loren Puette (S&P Global) UK is scheduled to move to E10 as standard gasoline blend in September; UK's
July 08, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Welcomes E10 in UK, Recommends Tighter Blend Range
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked the United Kingdom’s Department of Transport for its draft regulations requiring the
June 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Government Gears up for Roll out of Greener Fuel with National Awareness Campaign: Nationwide Information Campaign on the Introduction of E10 Petrol Launched.
(U.K. Department for Transport and Rachel Maclean MP) Government launches national advertising campaign ahead of the rollout of greener E10
June 08, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Moves forward with Adoption of E10
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport on May 13 released draft legislation to implement the country’s
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Draft Legislation: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and Biofuel (Labelling) Amendment Regulations 2021
by Rachel Maclean MP (UK Department for Transport) I have today published the draft Statutory Instrument The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content)
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Colombia Raises Biofuel Admixture
(BN Americas) Colombia's mines and energy ministry has established guidelines stipulating higher biofuel admixtures in fuel. The required percentage of
March 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Britain to Introduce Greener Gasoline at Petrol Stations by September
by Ahmad Ghaddar and Nigel Hun (Reuters) Britain is set to introduce E10 gasoline, a motor fuel blended with 10% renewable
February 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Bharat Petroleum Confident of Meeting 10pc Ethanol Blending Target by 2022
(PTI/Outlook India) Bharat Petroleum, which is the national coordinator for ethanol blending by state-owned refiners, is confident of meeting the
November 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Proposal to Mix Ethanol with Fuels
(Central America Data/prensalibre.com) Since the pilot plan to test the efficiency of ethanol use in gasoline in Guatemala has yielded
November 03, 2020 Read Full Article
U.S.-Vietnam Ethanol MOU Aims to Support Partnerships between Countries, Industries
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) signed an official memorandum of
November 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Sweden Targets World’s Highest Biofuel Blending
Tomas Ekbom and Cecilia Higa (Swedish Bioenergy Association/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) ... In the beginning there was ethanol In
October 26, 2020 Read Full Article
PM Reviews Proposed Ethanol Policy to Ensure Timely Roll-out
by Timsy Jaipuria (CNBC) India is likely to roll out a comprehensive ethanol policy to ensure reduction in dependence on
October 14, 2020 Read Full Article
The UK and Decarbonizing Transport
by Brian Healy (Ethanol Producer Magazine/U.S. Grains Council) Through expanded ethanol use, the U.K. has an opportunity to meet its
October 07, 2020 Read Full Article
From Americas to EU, Asia, Africa, Who’s Got What?: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuel Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, biobased mandates around the world. Where are the markets you can count on, how
September 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Fuels for Ireland Calls for Switch from E5 to E10
(Petrol Plaza) The national organisation is pushing the fuelling industry to be carbon neutral by 2050. -- Fuels for Ireland, an
August 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Liquid Fuels Trade Association Adds to the Government’s E10 Debate
(Biofuels International) The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has submitted
May 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Move to E10 Fuel Presents Benefits but Union Calls for Lessons to be Learned from Filter Blocking Issues
(National Farmers Union of Scotland/Press Release Point) NFU Scotland has welcomed the opportunities that switching to E10 petrol on forecourts could
May 14, 2020 Read Full Article
E10 'Cleaner Petrol' Could Cut Transport CO2 by 750,000 Tonnes per Year
(Transport Xtra) Drivers across the UK could soon be filling up their cars with a greener, lower emission fuel, Transport Secretary
March 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Climate Change and Ethanol: Get the Facts Right
by Andrea Kent (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Greenfield Global/Renewable Industries Canada) Myths and misinformation about ethanol and its effect on health and
February 19, 2020 Read Full Article
UNICA Highlights Importance of Ethanol to Check Air Pollution
(New Kerala) The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) on Thursday announced the launch of #BringBackMyBlueSky campaign to highlight the benefits
February 07, 2020 Read Full Article
New Fuel Storage Facility Proposed
by Ed Taylor (Jersey Post) A NEW fuel farm capable of storing ethanol could be built at La Collette, if
January 24, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates - but how much where, and when, and what? Besides
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Towards a Biofuel Policy for Energy Security
by Syed Akhtar Ali (The Express Tribune) ... Biofuels have been a preferred fuel for a variety of reasons. These include
December 30, 2019 Read Full Article
In Europe, the Blend Is the Trend
by Emmanuel Desplechin (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Study shows that E10 can be successful in Europe in the near-term, while E20
December 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels Production and Consumption in Denmark: Status, Advances and Challenges
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen and Henning Jørgensen (IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) 1. Status of transportation biofuel industry in Denmark
December 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Canola at the Pumps? Farmers Want Alberta to Increase Biofuel Requirements
by Amanda Stephenson (Calgary Herald) Alberta's canola farmers are lobbying the province to mandate the use of more biofuels, a
November 11, 2019 Read Full Article
NFU Writes to Government for Biofuel Policy
(National Farmers Union) The NFU has written to Government ministers calling for E10 – a type of petrol which contains 10%
August 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Brings down Price of Gasoline at the Pump below Biodiesel in Zimbabwe
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Zimbabwe, the national broadcasting corporation reports that the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority says prices for
August 14, 2019 Read Full Article
European Ethanol Industry Needs Market Reforms to Counter Growing Trade Threat
by Jacques Moss (KNECT365) Recent changes in the EU’s trading relationships with the US and the Mercosur trade bloc may render
July 23, 2019 Read Full Article
E10 in China and Potential Market Devastation in Store for MTBE: Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Fuel Pool
by Steven Slome, Ron Cascone, and Matthew Morton (Nexant Inc./Biofuels Digest) As of mid-2019, the Chinese government has only six months
July 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Doubling Amount of Ethanol in Petrol 'Could Reduce Our Carbon Emissions’
(The Carlow Nationalist) Doubling the amount of ethanol in petrol would significantly reduce our carbon emissions. Every litre of petrol sold in
July 16, 2019 Read Full Article
Europe, US Aim to Boost Ethanol Share in Gasoline, but Obstacles Remain
by Solomon Lanitis, Chrysa Glystra and Wesley Swift (S&P Global Platts) Ambitious emissions targets are driving governments across the globe to mandate
June 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Vietnam Ethanol Producer Purchases Equipment, U.S. Corn During Trade Team Mission
(U.S. Grains Council) The sole ethanol producer in Vietnam is preparing to test U.S. corn as a feedstock with a hammer
June 25, 2019 Read Full Article
APPG for British Bioethanol Publishes Interim Report on E10 Inquiry
(British Bioethanol) Chair of the APPG for British Bioethanol Nic Dakin MP today launched the publication of the interim report into
June 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Thousands of Jobs 'at Risk' if Government Does Not Act Fast on Green Road Fuel
by Kelley Price (Teeside Live) Ensus at Wilton wants more of its biofuel to be added at the pumps as 'trend'
June 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Tax Dept, OMCs Locked in Dispute over Excise Duty, Oil Firms Served Notice
by Shine Jacob and Dilasha Seth (Business Standard) The indirect tax department and oil marketing companies are locked in a battle
June 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Government Launches Greener Fuels Campaign
by Gareth Roberts (Fleet News) A Government campaign aims to help educate drivers about greener fuels, with filling stations clearly identifying biofuel
June 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Doing the Heavy Lifting in Transport Climate Action
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/Climate Change News) New E5, E10 and B7 labels recently appeared on petrol and diesel nozzles across Europe
May 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Review of Policies for Biofuel E5 RON 92 Proposed over Disappointing Sales
(Viet Nam News) Saigon Petro Company Limited recently proposed policies for the development of E5 RON 92 to be reviewed over
May 09, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuel Consumption Rises in HCM City
(Vietnam.net) E5 biofuel consumption rose recently in HCMC, following the upward price adjustment on April 2, Sai Gon Giai Phong news
April 10, 2019 Read Full Article
UK Launch of E10 Won't Be until 2021: Government Official
by Chrysa Glystra Huw Shortland (S&P Global Platts) The UK government will not be rolling out use of E10 gasoline before
March 22, 2019 Read Full Article
UK: New Labels to Identify Ethanol, Biodiesel Content of Fuel
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport recently announced new labeling requirements that aim to help motorists
March 09, 2019 Read Full Article
Europe Needn’t Fear E10 Ethanol Blends
by James Cogan (Biofuels Digest) ... The ongoing battle to convince regulators that domestic crop based ethanol is climate friendly and
March 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Mexican Judge Rules against Higher Ethanol Mix in Gasoline
by Adriana Barrera and Daina Beth Solomon (Reuters) A judge in Mexico has ruled against a 2017 measure that allows higher ethanol
March 05, 2019 Read Full Article
New Labelling Requirements to Help Motorists Pick the Right Fuel at Home and Abroad
(UK Department for Transport) New rules will help motorists identify the right fuel and tell them the biofuel content of petrol
February 28, 2019 Read Full Article
E10 Safe in All Petrol Cars
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/EurActiv) Folklore shouldn’t stop progress: if a car works fine with today’s petrol from EU filling stations,
January 28, 2019 Read Full Article
The Bumpy Road of Common Ethanol Fuel Mixture
(Vietnam.net) Common ethanol fuel mixture (E5 RON 92 gasoline) has been receiving many incentives from the State. However, high prices of
November 06, 2018 Read Full Article
Ethiopia: Private Sector Promise for Biofuel
by Behailu Ayele (AllAfrica/Addis Fortune) ... A new bill is in the works to allow the involvement of the private sector
November 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Vietnam : Use of Biofuels: Economic and Useful Value for the Environment, Health
(Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX/Futures Trading Charts) At a conference on Propagation and Development of Biofuels held in the morning of
September 20, 2018 Read Full Article
Bio-Fuel Consumption Rockets
(Viet Nam News) Consumption of bio-fuel E5 RON 92 topped 1.78 million cubic metres in the first half of the year,
September 14, 2018 Read Full Article
Analysis: Where Are We with E10 Gasoline in Europe?
by Chrysa Glystra (S&P Global/Platts) Increasing biofuel mandates across Europe for 2019, combined with navigating the complexities of the post-2020 renewable
September 04, 2018 Read Full Article
USGC Explores Potential Ethanol Demand in Chile and Argentina
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Increased global bioethanol use is only a well-constructed policy decision away in markets like Argentina and
August 06, 2018 Read Full Article
95% of UK Cars Warrantied for E10 Use, Study Claims
(Biofuels International) A major new report has presented evidence claimed to highlight unnecessary Government caution over a roll-out of E10 petrol
August 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Analysis: Vietnam's Push for E5 92 RON Gasoline Sends 95 RON Imports Soaring
by Dexter Wang (SP Global Platts) Vietnam's gasoline import structure has seen a huge swing to 95 RON gasoline in 2018
July 31, 2018 Read Full Article
E10 Petrol, Consumer Protection and Fuel Pump Labelling UK COMMENTS DUE September 16, 2018
(UK Department for Transport) Seeking views on a range of issues related to renewable transport fuel supply in the UK. -- Unleaded
July 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Grasping at Straws: Pathetic State of Biofuels in India
by Ramya Natarajan (Economic Times/Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy) For the past several winters, Delhi has drawn global
May 24, 2018 Read Full Article
INSIGHT: Standoff between Oil and UK Government Main Obstacle to E10
by Clare Pennington and Samantha Wright (ICIS News) The UK government and the country's transport fuel suppliers have been entrenched in a disagreement
May 23, 2018 Read Full Article
Ignoring Protests, Finance Ministry Raises Environmental Tax on Petrol Products
(VietNamNet Bridge)The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is compiling the amended Environment Protection Tax Law. From July, every liter of petrol
April 30, 2018 Read Full Article
No Door for Return of RON92 Petrol
(Nhan Dan) After RON92 petrol was replaced by E5 bio-fuel for about three months, several enterprises said that the consumption of
April 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Ambitious Policies Position Canadian Biofuels for Growth
by Jim Grey (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Renewable Fuels Canada) The story of the Canadian biofuels sector is remarkable. From its infancy, the
February 19, 2018 Read Full Article
CBEC Exempt 5% Ethanol Blended Petrol from Additional Duty of Excise
(Tax Guru) Seeks to exempt 5% ethanol blended petrol from the additional duty of excise (road and infrastructure cess) levied
February 08, 2018 Read Full Article
Ethanol Saves Zimbabwe $26,5 Million
by Kenneth Matimaire (The Financial Gazette) Ethanol fuel blending saved the country an estimated $26,5 million in 2017, representing 2,65 percent of
January 23, 2018 Read Full Article
USDA Reports Says Indonesia Faces Ethanol Dilemma
by Tim Albrecht (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Indonesia instituted a national ethanol policy in 2006, but has been having troubles meeting their
January 04, 2018 Read Full Article
Top Trends in 7 Key Latin America Hotspots
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In a striking pledge made in the latter part of 2016. 20 Latin American countries promised
December 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Vietnam Fuel Distributors to Shift to Ethanol Blend This Week
by Mai Nguyen (Reuters) Vietnam’s biggest fuel distributors said they would complete a shift to an ethanol-blended product by Friday as
December 11, 2017 Read Full Article
Obstacles Hinder the Switch to E5 Biofuel
(Vietnam.net) There are only two months left until January 1, 2018, the date set for the nation to switch from RON
October 19, 2017 Read Full Article
E20 for the EU?
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) A recent study by the European Commission Directorate-General for Climate Action identifies E20 as the optimal ethanol blend for
October 12, 2017 Read Full Article
Unprofitable Ethanol Projects See Light at End of Tunnel
(VietNam Net Bridge) With the state’s policy of using E5 biofuel throughout the country from early 2018, ethanol projects that
September 13, 2017 Read Full Article
European Commission Study Highlights Benefits of Higher Ethanol Fuel Blends
(ePURE) Newly released report finds that increasing ethanol in petrol helps improve air quality and reduces oil dependency -- A
August 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Hot Spots: The Top 10 Bioeconomy Places to Watch in Canada
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... 1. Ottawa, Ontario The biggest Canadian story of the year stems from the November 2016
August 29, 2017 Read Full Article
Motorists Give Green Light to E10 Fuel
(Biofuels International) ... A survey of over 25,000 motorists by Fair Fuel UK, the ‘independent voice of UK drivers’, revealed
July 25, 2017 Read Full Article
Domestic Materials for E5 Fuel in Short Supply
(VietNamNet Bridge) The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) estimates that from January 1, 2018, when Vietnam shifts from using
July 20, 2017 Read Full Article
Renewable Industries Canada : Statement regarding the Quebec Government’s 2017-2020 Action Plan under the 2030 Energy Policy
(EIN News Desk/Renewable Industries Canada) As a part of the 2017-2020 Action Plan released today, Quebec Minister of Energy and
June 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Ethanol Activities in South Korea, Vietnam Highlight Importance of Policy’s Role In Trade
(U.S. Grains Council) Developing markets for U.S. ethanol involves a complex combination of trade policy and marketing work. Two U.S.
May 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Progress on Transport Biofuels in Korea
by Jin-Suk Lee and Kyu-Young Kang (IEA Bioenergy Task 39) Since Korea imports over 95% of its energy demand, thus energy security
May 09, 2017 Read Full Article
Biofuel Plan May Fail as Ethanol Plants Face Production Problems
(VietNamNet Bridge) The plan to make a switch from the popular RON A92 petrol to biofuel E5 by January 1,
May 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Ethanol’s Growth Is Spelled I-N-D-I-A
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) When USDA forecasts of corn ethanol exports to China dropped below 80 million gallons from
March 31, 2017 Read Full Article
Vietnam Revives Biofuel Plan, Sets National Switch in 2018
(VnExpress) After years failing to promote ethanol blended fuel, the government makes a big move. After more than two years failing
March 14, 2017 Read Full Article
Vietnam to Replace Most Popular Petrol with E5 Biofuel
(Tuoi Tre News) Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade will force consumers to switch from the popular A92 gasoline to
December 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Q&A: Alcogroup Says Ethanol Is Key to GHG Targets
(Argus Media) Belgium-based ethanol producer Alcogroup's chief executive Charles-Albert Peers spoke to Argus about near-term prospects for the European ethanol
November 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Vietnam Fuel Giant Asks for Tax Support to Keep Unpopular Biofuel in Business
(VN Express International) The government continues to miss its targets for the cleaner, cassava-based fuel. State-owned fuel giant PetroVietnam has asked
September 22, 2016 Read Full Article
With Pride Comes Responsibility
by Mike Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The things that happen in America regarding renewable fuels provides a blueprint for the
August 05, 2016 Read Full Article
LePage’s Executive Order on Ethanol Is Fueled by Myths, and It’s a Win for Foreign Oil
By Rick Santorum (Americans for Energy Security and Innovation/Bangor Daily News) ... Energy security goes hand in hand with national security,
July 19, 2016 Read Full Article
New Green Petrol 'Only Way to Hit EU Targets'
by Emily Gosden (Telegraph) Ministers have no choice but to introduce new 'green' petrol in the UK in order
June 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Time for Full Carbon Accounting
by Zoltán Szabó (Biofuels Digest) The sustainability aspects of transport fuels are in the spotlight this year in Brussels as
April 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Chempolis’ Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Heads for Commercial-Scale in India
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chempolis’ multi-year quest to build cellulosic ethanol in India finds a happy landing. -- In
February 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Policy of Government to Curb Pollution Worry Automakers
by Sriram Lakshman (The Hindu Business Line) The move will decrease pollution and encourage a diversion in the sugar industry’s output
January 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Ordered to Switch Completely to Biofuel
(Thanh Nien News) E5 is now selling at VND15,339 (68 cents) per liter, 4.3 percent cheaper than 92-RON. Photo: Diep
January 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Govt to Come out with New 'Larger' Policy on Ethanol Blending with Petrol in a Month: Nitin Gadkari
(DNA India) Gadkari said the new policy will seek to address a wider source of ethanol, including bio-wastes, over and
January 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Ha Noi Promotes Use of Biofuel
(Viet Nam News) The Ha Noi People's Committee has said local committees and other city agencies should use only the
December 23, 2015 Read Full Article
India to Allow Ethanol-Only Vehicles; Response to Be Muted
by Mayank Bhardwaj (Reuters) India will soon allow automakers to manufacture vehicles that can run entirely on ethanol, but adoption
December 16, 2015 Read Full Article
Alberta Should Adopt Low-Carbon Fuel Standard: Bennett
(Business in Vancouver) With world’s focus on Paris, energy minister challenges other provinces to follow B.C.’s lead --- ... Alberta’s NDP
December 09, 2015 Read Full Article
State to Encourage Use of Bio-Petrol
(Viet Nam News) The relevant state offices must ensure supply of E5 grade bio-fuel for the domestic market to sell
November 06, 2015 Read Full Article
PM Prompts Consumption of Ethanol Gasoline
by Lam Nguyen (Saigon GP Daily) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has issued an instruction prompting relevant agencies to implement
September 02, 2015 Read Full Article
India Issues Local Tender to Buy Ethanol for Blending
(Reuters) India's state oil retailers have issued a local tender to buy 2.7 billion litres of ethanol to be blended
August 28, 2015 Read Full Article
Cassava Ethanol Plant on Cards
by Victoria Mtomba (News Day) Zimbabwe is set to have a cassava ethanol producing plant to boost ethanol output as the
July 31, 2015 Read Full Article
Government to Introduce Flexible-Fuel Policy to Cut Dependence on Imported Fossil Fuels
by Chanchal Pal Chauhan (Economic Times) Government plans to introduce flexible-fuel policy for the automotive industry to promote new sources
July 07, 2015 Read Full Article
HCMC Orders Official Vehicles to Switch to Biofuel
(Thanh Nien News) Ho Chi Minh City has announced a plan to make all government offices and state-owned companies switch
July 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Ecuador to Roll out Argus-Linked Ethanol
(Argus Media) Ecuador's President Rafael Correa issued a decree that orders the gradual roll out of a 10pc ethanol blend nationwide,
May 19, 2015 Read Full Article
Motorist Lobby Group RACQ Supports 2 Per Cent Ethanol Mandate
by Kym Agius (ABC) Motorist lobby group RACQ has done an about turn to finally support an ethanol mandate across Queensland's
May 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Amid Scarcity: The Biofuels Alternative We Need—Obada
By Udeme Clement (Vanguard) Dr. Babatunde Obada is Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Global Biofuels Limited, a biofuels
May 05, 2015 Read Full Article
In Vietnam, Many Provinces about to Sell Biofuels Following Gov’t Decision
(Tuoi Tre News) Authorities in many localities in Vietnam have prepared to widely distribute E5 and E10 biofuels to spur
April 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Guatemala Launches Pilot Ethanol Tests
(SeeNews Renewables) Guatemala's energy ministry presented on Wednesday a pilot plan to test ethanol in 25 vehicles and five motorcycles during four
February 27, 2015 Read Full Article
Vietnam Lowers Biofuel Prices to Boost Consumption
by Manh Quan (Thanh Nien News) Retailers of biofuel in Vietnam cut prices by two percent on Thursday in an
February 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Opening Channels For Export
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is teaming up with Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels
January 19, 2015 Read Full Article
10 Biggest Bioeconomy Blockbuster Stories of 2014: Asia and Oceania
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The East is Green. Asia is confirmed as “the new Brazil” as project developers head
December 29, 2014 Read Full Article
Ho Chi Minh City Switches to Biofuel
(Thanh Nien News) Filling stations across Ho Chi Minh City will begin selling biofuel this week. Under a government plan
December 02, 2014 Read Full Article
PMO Discusses Clearing Hurdles in Ethanol Blending Programme
(The Economic Times) Keen to ensure success of ethanol blending in petrol, the Prime Minister's Office held parleys with the
November 20, 2014 Read Full Article
Quang Ngai Offers Biofuel
(Eco-Business) All 150 petrol stations in the central province of Quang Ngai began selling a new, cleaner brand of petrol
September 16, 2014 Read Full Article
Vietnam Province Widely Sells Biofuel Three Months ahead of Schedule
(TUOI TRE NEWS) All filling stations in the central province of Quang Ngai on Monday began selling E5 RON 92,
September 08, 2014 Read Full Article
EU’s Struggle for E10
by Robert Vierhout (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) For European ethanol producers, E15 is still a distant dream. In the EU, the struggle
March 18, 2014 Read Full Article
Scania Plans to Unveil Green Buses by April
(Business Standard) Firm is in talks with govt for promoting commercial sale of the buses and arrangement of ethanol-blended fuel
February 06, 2014 Read Full Article
Government Raises Fuel Blending Ratio
by Kudakwashe Pembere (The Herald) Government has with immediate effect introduced E10 mandatory blending of anhydrous ethanol and unleaded petrol
October 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Ethanol Plants Mired in Troubles
(Saigon Times Online) The ethanol plants of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) are facing numerous difficulties due to slow
July 02, 2013 Read Full Article
Biofuels to Cost U.K. Motorists $707 Million, Chatham House Says
by Sally Blakewell (Bloomberg BusinessWeek) Biofuels will cost U.K. motorists about 460 million pounds ($707 million) this year as the
April 19, 2013 Read Full Article
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine : Bioethanol Production Will Boost the Alcohol and Sugar Industries
(www.4-Traders.com) This year the Government continues to develop alternative fuel sources, in particular, to increase the production of bioethanol. It
April 05, 2013 Read Full Article
Bills Seek to Reduce or Remove Ethanol from Maine Gas
by Scott Thistle (Maine Sun Journal) A pair of bills introduced Thursday by state Rep. Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, could have a
January 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Chisumbanje Ethanol Set for Mandatory Blending
by Brian Chitemba (The Independent) The Chisumbanje Ethanol Project is set to resume production on Monday after the adoption of
January 11, 2013 Read Full Article
IKCO Adapts Engines for Ethanol
(AMEInfo.com) A mutual collaboration between IKCO (Iran Khodro) and Bio-energy Research Center of Tarbiat Modares University, has provided the ability of
January 01, 2013 Read Full Article
Lack of Bio Fuel Demand Puts Cassava Farmers in Quandary
(Saigon GP Daily) ...The Department of Agro-Forestry Processing and Salt Industry, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, was
November 27, 2012 Read Full Article
Vietnam's Ethanol Plant Produces First Batch of Bio-Fuel
(Asia News Network) Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol Plant, located in the Dung Quat Industrial Zone in the central province of Quang
February 07, 2012 Read Full Article
Bio-Ethanol from Norwegian Timber in Statoil Fuel
(Statoil) For the first time ever bio-ethanol from Norwegian timber will be blended into transport fuel. The bio-ethanol is produced