Environment
Sweden to cut biofuel additives in gasoline and diesel
Sweden's minority coalition has agreed to lower the amount of biofuel mixed in diesel and gasoline, a move it says will cut prices for cash-strapped drivers, but which climate groups say will increase C02 emissions.
Kazakhstan to ban oil products supplies via rail to Russian port of Taman
Kazakhstan Railways will ban transportation of oil products to the Russian Black Sea port of Taman in 2023, according to a document from the state-owned railway operator.
Neste to supply SAF to United Airlines flights departing San Francisco Int'l. Airport
Neste and United announced that the airline’s departing flights from San Francisco International Airport will be fueled by a blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Neste moves forward in its renewable hydrogen project in Porvoo, Finland
In accordance with its ambition to reach carbon neutral production by 2035, Neste is working on a 120 MW electrolyzer project to produce renewable hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.
California moves to phase-out diesel-powered trucks, cut locomotive pollution
California regulators approved new rules requiring all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state in 2036 be zero-emission, a day after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted reduced emission regulations for locomotives.
Hybrid-flex cars a great asset for Brazil's decarbonization efforts
Brazil's ability to produce and sell hybrid cars that can run on 100% ethanol is a huge asset for its auto industry as global economies push for decarbonization to tackle climate change.
US government may delay decision on electric vehicles biofuel program
The U.S. government could delay a decision on giving EV manufacturers tradable credits under a renewable fuel scheme, due to concern about legal challenges to the plan.
Oil group MOL disputes hikes to pipeline fees through Ukraine, Croatia
Hungarian oil group MOL expects to be able to choose between Russian or non-Russian crude for its refineries by 2026 by implementing substantial investments.
US EPA to allow summer sales of gasoline with higher blend of ethanol
U.S. regulators are poised to allow summer sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol adding that an emergency waiver would be issued later.
US ethanol industry expands focus to lower-carbon aviation sector
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing such provisions are crucial to meeting U.S. climate goals.
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