What Renewable Fuel Producers Need to Know On November 8, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved significant amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). These changes introduce new compliance requirements and opportunities, significantly impacting renewable fuel producers operating in California’s low-carbon fuel market. Below, we break down the key amendments and… Continue Reading
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Understanding Declaration Requirements for U.S. Feedstocks under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
As of July 2023, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) are in effect, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels. Administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the CFR mandates stringent requirements for cleaner fuel production and emphasizes compliance and transparency throughout the supply chain. Fuel producers, importers, and suppliers are required… Continue Reading
Status of State Clean Fuel Program Amendments
State low carbon fuel programs are currently in place in California, Oregon, and Washington, each in various stages of development and undergoing significant rulemaking amendments. These amendments have direct implications for biofuel producers, especially with new sustainability requirements and changes in carbon intensity (CI) targets. Detailed below are some of the key changes to each… Continue Reading
Carbon Capture + Sequestration: Preparing for Our Carbon Neutral Future
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the renewable fuels industry, especially as companies progress with construction of on-site carbon capture facilities. The energy industry is in the midst of a global decarbonization transformation as companies of all sizes pursue new opportunities such as CCS as a viable option to… Continue Reading
EPA’s Proposed Volume Standards for 2020, 2021, and 2022
On December 7, EPA announced their proposed annual rule establishing volumes for 2021 and 2022. The proposal also sets the biomass-based diesel volume for 2022. EPA is also proposing to reopen their 2020 final rule and adjust previously finalized volumes, citing the unanticipated and exceptional impacts of COVID-19 on the fuel market. Stakeholders have until… Continue Reading
RFS Compliance and Attestation Reporting Deadlines Reminder
In January, Christianson sent out a summary of the US EPA’s proposed compliance deadline extensions for the Renewable Fuels Standard. The final rule was released on April 1. While EPA decided to extend the deadlines for obligated parties and small refineries, it declined to move the deadlines for RIN producers and RIN owners. If you… Continue Reading
