SOURCE: USDA
October 24, 2012
BY Holly Jessen
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The U.S. exported 67,975.3 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in September, according to data released by the USDA on Nov. 5. Biodiesel imports were at 88,055.9 metric tons for the month.
The American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers on Nov. 1 petitioned the U.S. EPA to waive a portion of the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Nov. 1 sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board demanding the agency rescind proposed changes to its LCFS. CARB is expected to vote to adopt proposed LCFS amendments on Nov. 8.
The California Air Resources board has announced an historic agreement with the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines to dramatically accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights within the state.
The USDA on Oct. 29 announced it is awarding $39 million in grants to more than three dozen projects under its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to support increased availability of ethanol and biodiesel.