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Reuters
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Divided US appeals court allows Biden-era biofuel rule to stand
June 20 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's renewable fuel standards for 2023 to 2025 on Friday, even as it concluded regulators failed to adequately assess the potential effect the rule would have on climate change and endangered species. A 2-1 panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit largely rejected, opens new tab challenges by environmental groups, refiners and a renewable fuel producer to fuel volume requirements that the EPA set in 2023 for corn ethanol and other biofuels during former Democratic President Joe Biden's tenure. The requirements increased the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation's fuel mix and set finalized biofuel blending volumes at 20.94 billion gallons in 2023, 21.54 billion gallons in 2024 and 22.33 billion gallons in 2025. The panel's majority found merit only in challenges filed by two environmental groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity. They argued the EPA failed to adequately explain why it relied on an outdated study when addressing greenhouse gas emissions associated with crop-based biofuels and contended the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not adequately explain its conclusion that the rules would have no effect on endangered species. The panel's majority agreed, finding that the EPA's analysis of the effects of the rule on climate change under the Clean Air Act was arbitrary and that the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to explain why it concluded there would be "no effect" on habitats if land is converted to grow corn and soybeans. U.S. Circuit Judges Cornelia Pillard and Michelle Childs, both appointees of Democratic presidents, nonetheless declined to vacate the rule and instead sent it back to the EPA for further consideration, saying tossing it could be "highly disruptive." Maggie Coulter, a lawyer at the Center for Biological Diversity, in a statement called the ruling a "big win," saying the agencies would now need to fully assess the renewable fuels program's harms to protected species and habitat. The EPA did not respond to requests for comment. U.S. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas, who Republican President Donald Trump appointed in his first term, dissented and said he would have set the rule aside, saying "the requirements are more deeply flawed than my colleagues recognize." He said the EPA considered only how much renewable fuel the industry could produce, without considering the costs and benefits of possible alternatives.
ABC News
6 days ago
- Science
- ABC News
Farming Fuels: Manufacturing jet fuel from agricultural crops
As governments around the world look to reduce emissions and a reliance on fossil fuels, could crops such as sugar and canola provide a renewable fuel source?
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Engine Technology Forum Praises EPA Proposal of New Renewable Fuel Standards
Washington, D.C., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) issued the following statement from Executive Director Allen Schaeffer about today's action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing new renewable fuel targets, known as the Set 2 Proposal: 'The Engine Technology Forum welcomes EPA's announcement today of the establishment of a robust and growth oriented renewable fuels policy. The policy will boost our American energy portfolio, where fuels from below the ground and those from above the ground are valuable and contribute to our energy security and sustainability. 'Today's proposed rule was boosted by the coming together of the renewable fuels and petroleum sectors around shared goals and vision for meeting our increasing demands for energy. ETF joined fuels industry leaders in supporting the call for a minimum of 5.25 billion gallon biomass-based diesel volume, and EPA delivered more. 'Advanced engines and renewable fuels together are a sustainable solution for power and mobility. Internal combustion engines are key to both producing our renewable and traditional fuels and realizing the benefits from them to power key sectors of our economy. Biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, and ethanol already play a vital role in our nation's transportation system and key industries. Thanks to this proposal, that role will be expanded in the future. 'Today's welcome action by Administrator Zeldin ends a period of stagnation and uncertainty for fuels needed to help power our agriculture and transportation sectors in the future. We look forward to working with our members and EPA on the many important details of the proposal on the road to a final rule.' About the Engine Technology Forum Founded on the principles of fact-based education, science, outreach and collaboration, the Engine Technology Forum is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the benefits of advanced engines and the fuels that they use, as well as how these contribute to a sustainable future. Sign up for our digital newsletter and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Allen Schaeffer Engine Technology Forum 3015149046 [email protected]
Reuters
13-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
US EPA to propose renewable fuel credits generated through imported feedstocks to receive lesser value
NEW YORK, June 12 - The Trump administration on Friday will propose that renewable fuel trading credits generated through producing fuel via imported feedstocks will receive a lesser value, as part of a proposal on U.S. biofuel blending requirements, two sources told Reuters. Under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard, refiners are required to blend massive volumes of biofuels into the nation's fuel supply or purchase credits, called RINs, from those that do.
Trade Arabia
11-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Chevron Lummus, Neste to convert biomass waste to renewable fuels
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) and Neste, a leading global producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, announced their progress in developing new technology for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels. CLG, a joint venture between Chevron US and Lummus Technology, is a leading technology provider for the production of renewable and conventional transportation fuels, premium base oils, and sustainable petrochemicals from a wide range of feedstocks. Through close collaboration at CLG's state-of-the-art R&D facility in the US, Neste and CLG have successfully demonstrated proof of concept for converting lignocellulosic waste into renewable fuels, with highly promising initial results, it stated. On the new venture, Chevron Lummus Global CEO Rajesh Samarth said: "Our collaboration and initial success demonstrate the complementary strengths of Neste and CLG to create a powerful, scalable platform to produce renewable fuel from lignocellulosic raw material." "By advancing the hydroprocessing of diverse feedstocks, we're not only expanding the possibilities for renewable fuels but also setting a new benchmark for innovation in sustainable energy," he stated. The partnership combines CLG's extensive experience and proven track record in developing and licensing market leading refining technologies with Neste's pioneering expertise and global leadership in renewable fuels. With a successful proof of concept, the partners are now advancing to the next phase - further validating the process for commercial-scale deployment and unlocking the full potential of this abundant, underutilized feedstock. Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Neste, pointed out that lignocellulosic waste and residues can make an important contribution as a new and scalable raw material pool for renewable fuels. "The technology development with CLG has progressed well and we are very encouraged by the initial results. Unlocking the potential of these promising raw materials would allow us to meet the growing demand of renewable fuels in the long-term and contribute to ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets," he noted.
