Canada opens investigation into US renewable diesel imports

Published 22:57 on March 7, 2025  /  Last updated at 22:57 on March 7, 2025  / /  Americas, Canada, RINs & LCFS, US

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an investigation into the dumping and subsidising of renewable diesel (RD) imported from the US, it announced this week.

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Fossil fuels drive slight rise to US emissions in 2024, renewable fuels supply soars -report

Published 19:54 on March 6, 2025  /  Last updated at 19:54 on March 6, 2025  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, RINs & LCFS, US, Voluntary

A report published Thursday estimates that US emissions rose slightly year-on-year, driven by fossil fuel use in industry, transport, and agriculture, amid a boom in the supply of non-fossil fuels.

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North American Clean Fuels Markets: Regulatory roadblock pushes LCFS credit prices below $60

Published 02:33 on March 6, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:33 on March 6, 2025  / , and /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, Uncategorized, US

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit prices slid below $60 for the first time this year as uncertainty surrounding the implementation timeline of programme updates continued to weigh on market sentiment, while Canada considered retaliatory tariffs on US biodiesel imports.

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Minnesota considers SAF credit boost, extension

Published 23:30 on March 5, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:30 on March 5, 2025  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, RINs & LCFS, US

Minnesota could boost its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit by millions of dollars and extend eligibility by five years.

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New suite of news and intelligence products to celebrate 10 years of Carbon Pulse

Published 03:00 on March 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:44 on March 4, 2025  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Biodiversity, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, RINs & LCFS, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

To celebrate 10 years of Carbon Pulse, we are announcing the launch of two new subscription products – Net Zero Pulse and Nature & Biodiversity Pulse – to enhance our suite of specialist news and intelligence offerings.

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BC LCFS adopts ‘made in Canada’ eligibility criteria

Published 02:24 on March 4, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:50 on March 4, 2025  / /  Canada, RINs & LCFS, US

British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions announced changes to its Low Carbon Fuels Standard (BC LCFS) on Thursday mandating renewable-fuel requirements to be met with fuels produced in Canada.

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US RNG industry pushes for more robust federal tax incentives

Published 09:57 on March 2, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:57 on March 2, 2025  / and /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

Tax incentives for clean fuels and hydrogen production in the US do not adequately support Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) growth, according to an industry expert.

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US Senate bill aims at reversing federal vehicle emissions regulations

Published 04:14 on March 1, 2025  /  Last updated at 04:14 on March 1, 2025  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

A bill looking to overhaul transportation choices for consumers and vehicle emissions standards was introduced in the US Senate earlier this week.

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Washington SAF bill would pause WCFS rulemaking

Published 02:55 on March 1, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:55 on March 1, 2025  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, RINs & LCFS, US

A bipartisan, bicameral bill in the state legislature promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production would prompt regulators to hit the brakes on the latest Washington Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS) rulemaking.

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Washington lawmakers seek to solidify farm fuel exemption requirements under CCA

Published 02:54 on March 1, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:54 on March 1, 2025  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

A bipartisan group of Washington legislators this month introduced a bill to direct the state’s Department of Energy (ECY) to establish reporting requirements for the sale of exempt fuels used for agricultural purposes under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA).

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