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Renewable fuel standard increased for 2009
The 2009 renewable fuel standard (RFS) will be 10.21 percent to ensure that at least 11.1 billion gallons of renewable fuels be blended into transportation gasoline. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) established the annual overall renewable fuel volume targets, reaching a level of 36 billion gallons in 2022. To achieve these volumes, EPA calculates a percentage-based ...
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Neste Oil to seek synergies by merging two business areas
Neste Oil to seek synergies by merging two business areas Neste Oil has decided to reorganize its operations now that its renewable fuels business is entering a new phase following two major investment projects. The Oil Products and Renewable Fuels business areas will be merged to create one business area Oil Products and Renewables. Matti Lehmus, currently Executive Vice President, Oil ...
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Gordon Quaiattini Announces Departure from CRFA
After nine successful years - the last four at the helm of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA), Mr. Gordon Quaiattini today announced he would be stepping down as President to pursue new public policy challenges. During his tenure, Mr. Quaiattini oversaw the introduction of Canada's milestone renewable fuels mandates for both ethanol and biodiesel. "It has been a pleasure and ...
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Expiration of ethanol tax incentives would hurt states all across America
Ethanol production is an unparalleled economic engine in hundreds of small communities all across America. But tens of thousands of the jobs ethanol helps support are in peril if Congress fails to extend key tax incentives for the use and production of ethanol, many in non-traditional ethanol producing states like California, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, and Tennessee. According to additional ...
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More renewable fuel headed for your tank
EPA is raising the 2008 renewable fuels standard (RFS), which determines how much non-petroleum fuel will power your vehicle, to 7.76 percent. The move is in response to the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), which President Bush signed in December. Last November, EPA announced a RFS of 4.66 percent, based on previous law, that mandated at least 5.4 billion gallons of renewable fuels ...
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Use of higher ethanol blends gets boost
The ethanol industry’s push to expand the use of ethanol through blender pump technology got a boost today. According to a Dresser Wayne press release, Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the use of the company’s Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser for use with up to 25 percent ethanol blends (e25). UL has been working to certify various pump dispensing equipment for use with higher level blends, ...
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EPA Announces Opportunity To Comment On Changing The RFS Point Of Obligation
On November 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice in the Federal Register of an opportunity to comment on petitions requesting EPA initiate a rulemaking process to reconsider its regulations that impose the obligation for compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) annual standards on gasoline and diesel fuel refiners and importers, as well as on ...
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EPA Signs Final RFS Requirements
On November 23, 2016, EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, signed the final rule on the RFS volume standards for 2017 and biobased diesel standards for 2018. This final rule will increase the renewable fuel volume requirements as reported in the Biobased and Renewable Products Advocacy Group (BRAG) post “EPA Releases Proposed Renewable Fuel Volume Requirements.” The proposed volume ...
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EPA Delivers Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements To OMB
On October 19, 2016, EPA delivered the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume standards for 2017 and biobased diesel standards for 2018 via proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This proposed rule will increase the renewable fuel volume requirements as reported in the Biobased and Renewable Products Advocacy Group (BRAG®) post “EPA Releases ...
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Governor Kim Reynolds to Address the 2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who has been on the front lines of the fight against refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) while working diligently on a state level to grow biofuels use in Iowa, will address the 2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit this January. “With the RFS under constant attack, Governor Kim Reynolds has been relentless in her efforts to restore integrity to ...
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EPA Proposes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). The proposal announced today will be open for a 45-day public comment period and EPA will consider feedback from a range of stakeholders before the proposal is finalized. EPA continues to support the use of ...
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2009 ethanol production exceeds 10.7 billion gallons
U.S. ethanol production reached yet another all time high in December 2009 at 787,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That is an increase of 131,000 b/d from December 2008. Ethanol demand, as calculated by the Renewable Fuels Association, fell to 750,000 b/d in December. EIA also reports fuel ethanol imports of 504,000 gallons in ...
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EPA finalizes 2012 renewable fuel standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). EPA continues to support greater use of renewable fuels within the transportation sector every year through the RFS2 program, which encourages innovation, strengthens American energy security, and ...
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EPA Proposes Changes to Enhance Confidence in RIN Trading in the RFS Program
To help make the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program more efficient and effective the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a structured process for buyers of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) in order to verify their validity. Under the proposal, RINs would be verified through a new voluntary quality assurance program that also includes alternative compliance options ...
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RFA disappointed in failure to uphold California law in LCFS decision
Sacramento – Ignoring numerous examples of violations of California law by the Air Resources Board (ARB), the state’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) for implementation. “Pursuing this strategy runs counter to the stated goals of Governor Schwarzenegger and the State Assembly to reduce carbon emissions from motor vehicles,” said Renewable ...
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Lawrence, KS Gas Station First to Offer E15 Ethanol Fuel in the U.S.
For the first time, American drivers can now choose a new fueling option at the pump. The nation’s first E15 (15 percent ethanol/85 percent gasoline) gallons are now selling at the Zarco 66 station at 1500 E. 23rd Street in Lawrence, KS. Plans to offer E15 at the nation’s second retail station, the Zarco 66 at 2518 E. Logan (intersection of I-35 & ...
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CRFA Welcomes New Report Promoting Biofuels in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of a new report detailing a vision for the future of biofuels in Atlantic Canada. The report, "Fuelling the Future: Atlantic Canadas Bioenergy Opportunities Project"proposes that a biofuels production industry in Atlantic Canada could stimulate significant economic growth, increase provincial tax revenues, and create jobs. "More ...
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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Extending 2019 and 2020 RFS Compliance and Attesting Reporting Deadlines
EPA, on January 15, 2021, issued a proposed rule to modify certain compliance dates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The proposed deadline extension for the 2019 compliance year and the associated deadline for submission of attest engagement reports for the 2019 compliance year for small refineries are as follows: November 30, 2021, and June 1, 2022, respectively. The second extension ...
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EPA proposes 2012 renewable fuel standards, 2013 biomass-based diesel volume
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). EPA continues to support greater use of renewable fuels within the transportation sector every year. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) established the annual renewable fuel volume ...
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“Fueling Our Future` Funds Available to Increase Use of Higher Blends of Ethanol and Biodiesel
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged Iowa petroleum retailers interested in participating in the “Fueling our Future” pilot project to consider applying for cost share funding. A total of $250,000 in federal funds are available through the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board to support projects that will increase the usage of ...
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