ARB considers increase in carbon intensity step-down and role of biofuels in LCFS
California regulator ARB is staying on course with the 2030 carbon intensity (CI) benchmark proposed in draft amendments last year, but is mulling adjustments to the one-time CI step-down for 2025 among other considerations based on stakeholder feedback.
Read MoreUS environmental group, energy firm strike “landmark” community benefits agreement for CO2 pipeline
A Colorado-based energy firm and a Nebraska environmental group announced a “landmark” community benefits agreement on Tuesday that ensures a proposed CO2 pipeline can proceed unopposed, setting a precedent for similar projects dealing with local opposition.
Read MoreCalifornia carbon capture project halted, permits withdrawn following EPA order
A proposed biomass and carbon capture project in California’s Central Valley has been halted following the withdrawal of its federal and local permits after discrepancies were identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreCalifornia environmental justice proponents pushback against CCS amid calls for cap-and-trade, LCFS improvements
Presenters at a meeting hosted by California’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) on Thursday raised concerns about risks of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) measures, and also recommended alternative revenue distribution options for the cap-and-trade scheme to lower cost burdens on consumers.
Read MoreLCFS Market: Prices tumble about 5% with reopening of large California renewable diesel refinery
California’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) prices fell around 5% this week with the reopening of a renewable diesel (RD) refinery flooding an already oversupplied market.
Read MoreOregon commences rulemaking to re-establish GHG reduction programme
An Oregon Department of Environmental Protection (DEQ) advisory committee on Tuesday discussed modifications to emissions caps, covered entity thresholds, and compliance distribution alternatives as part of a new rulemaking for the state’s scrapped Climate Protection Program (CPP).
Read MoreWashington Clean Fuel Standard ramps up credit surplus in Q3
The Washington Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) saw its credit surplus more than double in the third quarter of 2023, as ethanol and renewable diesel represented the largest sources of credit generation, according to recently published and updated state data.
Read MoreCanadian carbon credit financier sells CFR credits to undisclosed fuel supplier
A Vancouver-based carbon offset developer has announced a multi-year agreement to sell credits generated from Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), but did not disclose the purchaser’s identity.
Read MoreRenewable diesel fuels compliance across North American LCFS markets, but oversupply concerns persist
Low carbon fuel standards (LCFS) across North American markets will continue to see renewable diesel (RD) play a major role in helping fuel producers meet their carbon intensity (CI) targets, but regulators must continue to adjust stringency to maintain programme effectiveness in light of increased RD production capacity, experts said Wednesday.
Read MoreARB eyes LCFS proposal changes, will discuss stringency, crop-based biofuels at next workshop
Staff of California regulator ARB detailed next steps regarding its proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) amendments and addressed programme scrutiny from industry and environmental groups.
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