The environment

Highlights from a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency from the American Petroleum Institute and American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers on the Renewable Fuel Standard program.

The American Petroleum Institute has passed comment on the Renewable Fuel Standard.

The American Petroleum Institute and American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers have told the Environmental Protection Agency to put consumers first when setting ethanol mandates.

Highlights from the launch of the International Energy Agency’s in depth review of Spain’s energy policies.

Highlights from Maria va der Hoeven’s speech at the Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference in Halifax, Canada.

Highlights from a speech given by the UK Secretary of State on climate change.

The American Petroleum Institute has said that methane emissions are falling under existing regulations.

The Advanced Ethanol Council (AEC) is expanding its organisational charter to include other types of advanced biofuels.

EU Ministers have officially approved new rules to address indirect land use change (ILUC) impacts associated with biofuels.

Biofuel trade organisations have asked for an extension of advanced biofuel tax incentives.

The Diesel Technology Forum has said that a US$395 million clean diesel commuter coach purchase highlights the economic and environmental benefits of new diesel technology.

Frost & Sullivan has looked at upcoming environmental solutions opportunities for Australian companies in post sanctions Iran.

A new study by Argonne has been released that analyses the life cycle carbon impacts of fuels derived from the Canadian oilsands.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation recently led a volunteer restoration and clean up project in Corpus Christi.

The EU Commission has proposed an update for energy efficiency labelling and a revision of the EU Emissions Trading System.