In Brazil, the government plans to fast track the implementation of RenovaBio through a presidential decree rather than spend the years that it could take to get the new policy through Congress. The program is not unlike the RIN portion of the Renewable Fuel Standard in the US, where biofuel producers will issue certified emissions […]
In Brazil, the vote on whether or not the country will impose tariffs on ethanol imports has been postponed again, this time to July 26. The vote had originally been scheduled for May. With ethanol imports surging 63% last year, 90% of which came through North-Northeastern ports that don’t have local taxes on imported ethanol, […]
In Belgium, as the next round of EU-Mercosur negotiations ramp up, European sugarbeet growers have voiced their demand that additional sugar and ethanol access for Brazil not be included in the agreement. As the ethanol sector faces uncertainty with the European Commission phasing out crop-based biofuels, it doesn’t want any additional competition from Brazil through […]
In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency has delayed publication of the 2018 blending mandates for the Renewable Fuel Standard due to increased Brazilian ethanol imports and Argentine biodiesel imports. As a result, some say the EPA may cut the blending mandates in order to boost reliance on domestic fuels and leave less market availability for […]
In the EU, the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee voted Thursday on its opinion on the European Strategy for Low Emission Mobility – and showed clear support for keeping crop-based biofuels like renewable ethanol as part of the EU transport energy mix. MEPs also sent a clear signal that Europe […]
In Washington, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Reps. Ryan Costello (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act of 2017. The legislation, if enacted, would create a targeted, short-term tax credit for production of qualifying renewable chemicals from biomass or investment in production facilities. Applicants for the tax credit would […]
In Argentina, Louis Dreyfus’ CEO said he is confident the country will win its anti- antidumping case against the US currently under investigation by the US Department of Commerce. It is seeking to reopen the American market to its biodiesel after what he called “unjust” claims that the country sells its fuel below the cost […]
In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has propsoed to rescind the 2015 Clean Water Rule and with it, a series of Clean Water Act protections for wetlands, streams and other waters originally aimed at improving the drinking water supply. The EPA’s move prompted strong reaction from environmental and farmer interests. “The goal of the Clean […]
In India, the Times of India is reporting that a 18% GST tax that has been proposed for ethanol and biodiesel is expected to slow efforts to increae blending, according to experts and producers polled by the news outlet. G Chandrashekhar, commodity expert and Biodiesel Association of India honorary member told The Timnes, “Tax on […]
In Iowa, in remarks to Iowa ag leaders at Kirkwood Community College and again at his Cedar Rapids rally, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for American renewable fuels. His remarks come as several issues vital to the future of renewable fuels are pending within his administration. At Kirkwood the President said: “We’re here today […]
