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The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has banned biodiesel sales between distributors for the next two years. This is the second time ANP has frozen such sales, with the previous ban extended from December 31 to June this year.
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Jerônimo Goergen, author of PL 528/2020, marks the two-year anniversary of Brazil's Future Fuel Law (Law 14.993/2024). He argues the legislation has become a state policy for decarbonizing transport, linking biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and biogas to industrial and agricultural development.
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Brazilian biocombustibles will pay 40% to 90% of the taxes paid by the fossil fuels they replace under the new tax system, according to Joint Ordinance 14/2026 issued by the Ministry of Finance and the IBS Management Committee. The text establishes the calculation methodology for fuel sales tax rates effective when CBS and IBS begin in 2027 and 2029, respectively.
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The Northeast functions as a policy-driven demand basin with zero renewable diesel production capacity in PADD 1. Compliance value flows to Gulf Coast and Midwest producers due to the region's lack of convertible refinery infrastructure.
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Indonesia plans to use over 12 million hectares of degraded land for biofuel feedstock to avoid new deforestation. Officials state this replaces prior expansion plans, while GAPKI and BPDP project CPO supply constraints for the upcoming B60 mandate.
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Qantas and Virgin have proposed a green fuel levy on airfares to offset sustainable aviation fuel costs during an Australian government consultation. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water acknowledged the possibility of such a levy.
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Boeing and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials report that India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel readiness score is 52% as of mid-2026. The report attributes the score to policy and infrastructure gaps that constrain large-scale production, rather than feedstock or technical limitations.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is coordinating a roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel adoption and drafting greenhouse gas regulations. These efforts align with ICAO standards and Vietnam's 2050 net-zero commitment.
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) received the SAF Policy Leadership Award – International at the India SAF Awards 2026. The SAF Association (SAFA) recognized RSB for establishing rigorous sustainability and traceability frameworks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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Delta Air Lines joined partners to launch the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition, a statewide effort established by the Metro Atlanta Chamber. The coalition aims to advance SAF production and drive economic investment across Georgia using renewable feedstocks.
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ASA Chief Economist Scott Gerlt explains how small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard reduce biofuel demand, particularly affecting biomass-based diesel. While EPA reallocation mitigates some impacts, SREs remain a source of controversy and uncertainty for agricultural prices.
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ISCC held its North America stakeholder conference in Nashville on 29 September 2026, attracting over 220 participants. The event covered regulatory updates, ISCC certificate growth, and discussions on circular economy developments and certification systems.
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UFOP supports Federal Minister Alois Rainer's proposal to exempt biofuels from energy taxation to boost agricultural use. The association argues this aligns with coalition agreements and enhances energy security, farm liquidity, and EU competitiveness.
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On 28 April 2023, over 50 organizations signed the B+ Manifesto at the B+ Summit in Estoril, Portugal, urging policymakers to adopt technology-neutral regulations for heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation. The document highlights the potential of higher biodiesel blends and green fuels to reduce emissions cost-effectively while supporting the circular economy.
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21 road transport associations, including EBB, urge the EU Commission to accelerate a technology-neutral review of CO2 emission standards. They argue that sustainable fuels and PHEVs should complement electrification to decarbonize transport efficiently.
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The European Commission has failed to assess CO₂-neutral fuel methodologies for heavy-duty vehicles within the one-year deadline set by Regulation (EU) 2024/1610. The WGMM, a group of over 50 industry stakeholders, submitted a December 2024 report proposing definitions and methodology options, urging the Commission to act promptly to avoid delaying decarbonization efforts.
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ANP extended the deadline for public comments on the new RenovaCalc versions to 16/10/2026, previously 16/9. The update improves carbon intensity and NEEA calculations for RenovaBio biocombustibles.
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LanzaJet praised the Inflation Reduction Act for supporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The company aims to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030 using its Alcohol-to-Jet technology.
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LanzaJet praised Illinois for signing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Credit, part of the Invest in Illinois Act. The legislation creates a $1.50/gallon tax credit for SAF with at least 50% lifecycle carbon reduction, valid until 2033.
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China’s Maritime Safety Administration issued immediate technical and inspection rules for inland methanol bunkering barges. The guidelines cover methanol-only, converted, and combined barges, mandating separate tanks, independent systems, and safety equipment while prohibiting simultaneous bunkering of two ships or fuels.
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Sens. Grassley and Klobuchar introduced legislation to extend the Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit through 2029. The credit, which expires on December 31, 2026, provides a $0.20 per gallon tax incentive for biodiesel producers using domestic feedstocks.
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President Macron urged the European Commission to relax fuel-quality rules to allow higher biofuel blends in diesel and kerosene. The European Biodiesel Board welcomed the call, stating the industry is ready to support rapid decarbonisation if blending limits are raised.
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GAPKI held a dialogue with MVO Netherlands in Amsterdam on 24 September 2026, facilitated by the Indonesian Embassy. The discussion covered Indonesia's new export governance via DSI, the IEU-CEPA palm oil protocol, and EUDR implementation challenges.
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ANP held a public hearing on September 23, 2026, to review Resolution ANP No. 903/2022 regarding maritime fuel specifications. The draft aims to align national standards with IMO decarbonization targets and ISO 8217, allowing up to 100% biodiesel and drop-in synthetic fuels.
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French President Macron urged the EU to ease biofuel blending limits to address fuel prices and supply tensions. The European Biodiesel Board stated that raising the diesel bio component from B7 to B10 would reduce fossil diesel by 3% and accelerate decarbonisation.
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The second Global Synthetic Fuels Assembly convened in London on 8-9 September 2026, focusing on e-fuels scaling and supply chain resilience. Attendees discussed compliance certification, market liquidity, and regulatory uncertainty, with Izabela Santos identifying offtake structures as the primary bottleneck for investment.
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The American Soybean Association sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting with President Xi, urging China to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments and address trade barriers. ASA supports a U.S.-China Board of Trade for soybeans and calls for eliminating China's 10% retaliatory duty on U.S. soybeans.
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Growth Energy hosted its 17th annual Biofuels Summit in Washington, D.C., featuring remarks from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and other officials. CEO Emily Skor emphasized policy priorities including year-round E15, RFS protection, and 45Z credit expansion.
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GAPKI chief Eddy Martono advises Indonesia to stabilize B50 biodiesel before implementing B60 in January 2027. He cites El Niño production risks, FAME capacity limits, and the need for HVO blend testing.
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GAPKI chief Eddy Martono called for synchronized inter-ministerial policies to prevent forest fires, citing regulatory overlaps that hinder mitigation efforts. He highlighted bureaucratic hurdles for water reservoirs and urged stricter bans on land burning during El Niño events.
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Ubrabio held the VII Biodiesel Week in Brasília, discussing the transition to B20 and B25 blends. The event highlighted the biodiesel sector's role in national development, with a test program concluding in February 2027.
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The Australian Government released two consultation papers on a low carbon liquid fuels demand measure and fuel security. The Low Carbon Fuels Alliance of Australia and New Zealand stated these steps aim to provide investor certainty and support domestic LCLF industry growth.
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Velocys argues the sustainable aviation fuel market is shifting from ambition to deliverability, with projects judged by financing, construction, and operation. The UK's July 2026 SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism strategy targets up to 230 kt/yr capacity, emphasizing first-of-a-kind production and value for money.
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India's SAF sector is scaling rapidly, with blending targets set for 2027-2030 and significant biomass feedstock availability. However, the article argues that feedstock credibility and certification, rather than raw material scarcity, are the primary barriers to unlocking the market.
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The European Biodiesel Board welcomes the EU Protein Action Plan, noting its recognition of the link between biofuels and protein crop viability. EBB urges the Commission to reassess first-generation biofuel limits in future legislation.
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The European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL support the ITRE Committee's vote to object to Delegated Act 2026/2680, which they claim threatens EU soy cultivation. They urge the European Parliament Plenary to reject the act to safeguard EU food security and protein autonomy.
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) calls on EU transport ministers to establish a robust, predictable regulatory framework for road transport decarbonisation beyond 2030. EBB advocates for progressively increasing targets under the Renewable Energy Directive to support climate neutrality goals.
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The Australian Federal Government announced a $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program in the 2026 Budget to support domestic low carbon fuel production. This demand-side measure aims to stimulate investment in clean fuel refining and strengthen fuel security.