September 18, 2023
BY Erin Krueger
President Joe Biden on Sept. 9 joined leaders of India, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates to launch the Global Biofuels Alliance. The launch took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Leaders from Bangladesh and Singapore also attended the launch as observer countries to the alliance.
The GBA, an initiative by India as the G20 chair, aims to expedite the global update of biofuels by facilitating technology advancements, intensifying utilization of sustainable biofuels, and shaping robust standard setting and certification through the participation of a wide spectrum of stakeholders, according to a statement released by the G20 Summit. The alliance will also act as a central repository of knowledge and an expert hub, aiming to serve as a catalytic platform to foster global collaboration for the advancement and widespread adoption of biofuels.
A statement released by the White House explains the alliance will focus on securing the supply of biofuels while ensuring biofuels remain affordable and are produced sustainably. Founding members of the alliance will continue outreach with other countries committed to these shared values with the goal of adding more countries to the effort.
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The U.S. EPA on July 8 hosted virtual public hearing to gather input on the agency’s recently released proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs. Members of the biofuel industry were among those to offer testimony during the event.
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is implementing multiple changes to the Camelina pilot insurance program for the 2026 and succeeding crop years. The changes will expand coverage options and provide greater flexibility for producers.
President Trump on July 4 signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The legislation extends and updates the 45Z credit and revives a tax credit benefiting small biodiesel producers but repeals several other bioenergy-related tax incentives.
CARB on June 27 announced amendments to the state’s LCFS regulations will take effect beginning on July 1. The amended regulations were approved by the agency in November 2024, but implementation was delayed due to regulatory clarity issues.
SAF Magazine and the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative announced the preliminary agenda for the North American SAF Conference and Expo, being held Sept. 22-24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.