Category: Policy

Concerns US ambassador to Brazil helping Trump campaign by getting more ethanol quota

Concerns US ambassador to Brazil helping Trump campaign by getting more ethanol quota

August 4, 2020 |

In Washington, the Des Moines Register reports the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade sent a letter to the US ambassador to Brazil over claims in two Brazilian newspapers that the ambassador has been working to help President Trump win Iowa […]

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UK public consultation looks to increase cost of RTFO buy-out to boost biofuel consumption

UK public consultation looks to increase cost of RTFO buy-out to boost biofuel consumption

August 3, 2020 |

In the UK, the government has opened a public consultation that seeks to ensure the continued decarbonization of road transport fuels through the supply of renewable fuels under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). Biofuels supported under the RTFO have successfully reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport over the last 12 years and will […]

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Sen. Grassley wants $3B from next COVID-19 package for ethanol

Sen. Grassley wants $3B from next COVID-19 package for ethanol

July 30, 2020 |

In Iowa, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports that after making comments earlier in the week about the ethanol industry needing to beg the agricultural secretary for further COVID-19 funding, Sen. Chuck Grassley has now put a $3 billion price tag on the industry’s needs. The Republican Senate proposal for the now round of supports includes […]

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Sen. Ernst calls on EPA to certify E15 infrastructure and clear up labeling

Sen. Ernst calls on EPA to certify E15 infrastructure and clear up labeling

July 29, 2020 |

In Washington, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to certify biofuel infrastructure for E15 and remove unnecessary labeling which will increase consumer access to E15 – a cleaner, cheaper choice at the pump. In a letter to Administrator Wheeler, Ernst wrote, “Two years ago, I worked successfully […]

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Sen. Grassley sees ethanol industry having to beg Ag chief for COVID-19 funds

Sen. Grassley sees ethanol industry having to beg Ag chief for COVID-19 funds

July 28, 2020 |

In Washington, Reuters reports that Senator Chuck Grassley believes that the fate of the ethanol industry is in the hands of the secretary of agriculture after Senate Republicans failed to include specific support to biofuel industries in its most recent COVID-19 bailout package proposal. The $1 trillion HEALS proposal allots $20 billion to the agriculture […]

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Palm oil producing countries see EU’s Farm-to-Fork strategy as opportunity to work together

Palm oil producing countries see EU’s Farm-to-Fork strategy as opportunity to work together

July 27, 2020 |

In Indonesia, the Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) acknowledges the statement by the European Commissioner for Trade on behalf of the European Commission in response to parliamentary question E-001194/2020, which may indicate a new willingness by Europe to collaborate with palm oil producing countries to foster an even more sustainable supply chain. The […]

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EPA proposes first greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft, critics say its already obsolete

EPA proposes first greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft, critics say its already obsolete

July 26, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. This action will align U.S. standards with the international carbon dioxide emissions standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, but critics say aircraft have met those standards since 2016 making the EPA rule […]

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Advanced Biofuels Canada wants Clean Fuel Standard roll out to adhere to new timeline

Advanced Biofuels Canada wants Clean Fuel Standard roll out to adhere to new timeline

July 23, 2020 |

In Canada, Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) released its response to the June design update by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the proposed Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). The update increases the 2030 target by 20% but provides an easing of 2022-2025 requirements. Together, the changes will increase cumulative liquid fuel emission reductions by 6% […]

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ACE seeks Senate support for biofuel bailout in next coronavirus aid package

ACE seeks Senate support for biofuel bailout in next coronavirus aid package

July 22, 2020 |

In Washington, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) praising bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in May that would reimburse biofuel producers for a share of feedstocks they purchased and processed into […]

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Velocys welcomes call by MPs to enhance investment in aviation decarbonization

Velocys welcomes call by MPs to enhance investment in aviation decarbonization

July 21, 2020 |

In the UK, Velocys has welcomed the publication of a letter to the Chancellor from a cross-party group of MPs, calling for the Government to enhance investment in aviation decarbonization, whilst recognizing synthetic fuels as the realistic practical solution to lower carbon emissions and meet net zero targets. The letter, sponsored by Conservative MP Sir […]

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