Brazil sets 2034 GHG reduction, waste oil targets centred on biofuels -media

Published 22:58 on December 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:58 on December 12, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, RINs & LCFS, South & Central, Voluntary

Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE), an advisory body to the president, this week approved resolutions in support of targets for biofuels-based greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and to encourage the use of residual oils and fats in biofuels, according to local media reports.

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California county board blocks proposed ethanol-to-hydrogen plant

Published 22:40 on December 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:40 on December 12, 2024  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

Local officials in a California county unanimously voted to withdraw an environmental review exemption for a hydrogen plant in the Central Valley on Tuesday after the developer abandoned the project in the face of local pushback and a legal challenge.

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British Columbia lawmaker proposes reduction in imported renewable diesel credits

Published 00:35 on December 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:35 on December 12, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada, RINs & LCFS

A BC legislator proposes to reduce the volume of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits that are provided to imported renewable diesel producers, according to a draft bill seen by Carbon Pulse.

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California regulators delay decision on profit cap for oil refiners

Published 01:11 on December 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:11 on December 10, 2024  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

A California agency told media outlets it would be delaying a key decision on implementing the governor’s plan to cap oil refiners’ profits.

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Industry veteran launches new Houston-based environmental brokerage, consulting firm

Published 00:45 on December 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:45 on December 10, 2024  /  Americas, Bavardage, RINs & LCFS, US, Voluntary

A financial markets veteran has started a new Houston-based brokerage and consulting firm specialising in environmental credit solutions.

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SAF production from microbial oil offers higher land-use efficiency, limited by high production costs -study

Published 00:04 on December 7, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:04 on December 7, 2024  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, RINs & LCFS, South & Central

Oil derived from sugarcane is a promising alternative feedstock in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) given its land-use efficiency, but the process faces high production costs, researchers published in a recent study.

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Stakeholders make final case for OCFP changes ahead of vote on approval 

Published 00:10 on December 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:10 on December 5, 2024  / and /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

The final draft of Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (OCFP) requires numerous refinements to better support businesses and drive investments for low carbon initiatives, industry voices told the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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Canada proposes CFR credit generation updates

Published 23:45 on December 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:45 on December 2, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada, RINs & LCFS

Canada proposed changes to carbon intensity (CI) calculations of certain fuels eligible for credit generation under the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) on Friday.

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Washington Clean Fuel Standard credit surplus nears 1.5 mln in Q2 2024

Published 22:46 on November 27, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:46 on November 27, 2024  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

The net credit surplus in Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS) neared 1.5 million in Q2 2024 as the programme recorded the second-highest number of credits generated in a quarter since its launch, state data showed.

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Washington releases updated CFS draft rules with book-and-claim, avoided methane provisions

Published 04:43 on November 27, 2024  /  Last updated at 04:43 on November 27, 2024  / and /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

Washington’s Department of Ecology (ECY) on Tuesday outlined changes to the state’s Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS) draft rules, including book-and-claim as well as avoided methane crediting measures. 

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