Todays Latest Updates: 07 May 2026

Biofuels: Australia. For the first time, four of Australia’s most influential agricultural bodies – the National Farmers’ Federation, Grain Growers, Australian Sugar Manufacturers and CANEGROWERS – have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security, support regional jobs and unlock new value-adding opportunities for Australian agriculture. The agricultural and manufacturing industry bodies warn the current fuel crisis has exposed the strategic vulnerability created by Australia’s over-reliance on imported fuel, and the failure to fully utilise Australian-made ethanol and biodiesel as practical, domestic fuel security solutions. They emphasise that domestically produced biofuels offer a practical, immediate pathway to reduce reliance on imported fuel while delivering economic benefits across rural and regional Australia. Link 07/05/2026.

Biogas: USA. Vanguard Renewables on April 28 announced the completion of three renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform food waste into a scalable solution for a more diversified energy future. The achievement reflects years of development, construction, and operational work across multiple states, and significantly expands the company's operational scale. Link. 7/05/2026

Biojet/SAF: India. Lummus Technology announced GPS Renewables has selected its ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology for National Thermal Power Corporation’s (NTPC) Project at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the first commercial license of Lummus’ integrated ETJ technology, which offers a proven, reliable solution to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while minimizing capital costs, operating costs, and carbon emissions. Once complete, the plant will be India’s first capable of producing SAF using ethanol derived from flue gas. Link 07/05/2026.

Policy: India. The Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) welcomes the Government of Maharashtra’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, a progressive and well-structured initiative that positions the state at the forefront of India’s waste-to-energy transition. The policy provides a clear roadmap for converting organic waste into clean energy while strengthening urban waste management systems, enhancing public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Link 07/05/2026.