
USGC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson (left) moderates a panel on current SAF applications at the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Bioethanol Summit in Tokyo, Japan. SOURCE: USGC
November 5, 2024
BY U.S. Grains Council
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The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed EU regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock by 2030. Representatives of the EU’s biobased diesel industry applauded the decision.
A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.
USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson and USGBC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson traveled to Montreal, Canada, to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Climate Week.
The government of Alberta, Canada, on June 12 launched an effort to update its renewable fuels standard (RFS) program, which has been in effect since 2011. The province aims to implement updates by Jan. 1, 2028.
The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) concluded after three days of education, networking and collaboration that highlighted the ethanol industry's continued commitment to expansion, innovation and operational excellence.