Palm oil climbs as Chicago soyoil and crude oil prices firm up
The market for Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Wednesday, marking the fourth session in a row. This was due to gains in Chicago soyoil prices and energy. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery…
Palm oil rises as Chicago soyoil and crude oil prices strengthen
Malaysian palm futures were up for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by gains in Chicago soyoil as well as energy. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange…
Jain and Boersma: US LNG exporters may run into a methane problem in Europe
New methane regulations may be a hindrance to the Trump administration's goal of "energy dominance", which is the United States' largest export market. The EU's President Ursula von der Leyen indicated that they may be willing import more U.S.
US EPA delays Midwest ethanol expansion South Dakota, Ohio
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday that it will delay by one year the expansion of sales of higher ethanol blended gasoline in South Dakota, Ohio and the other eight Midwestern States who requested increased sales.
Oil trade group calls for national ethanol policy in the US after EPA approves Midwest expansion
The American Petroleum Institute, a trade group, pushed for a national policy on gasoline blends with higher ethanol levels on Monday after President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Friday that…
Officials in Malaysia have announced that they will take action against fraud in the export of used cooking oil.
Malaysia's deputy commodities minister said that it would crack down on fraud within the used cooking oil sector, while western governments investigated whether the shipments of biofuels from Asia contained virgin oil.
The EPA chief wants to recover $20 billion in climate funding
He said that the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to terminate contracts signed by the previous administration for the distribution of $20 billion in grant funds to fund clean energy…
Texas industry asks EPA for state approval of carbon storage projects
Texas oil, gas, and industrial groups asked the new EPA Administrator on Tuesday to expedite Texas' request for the approval of carbon capture and storage project instead of the Federal Government, in order to boost private investment…
Senators introduce resolution to repeal Biden methane fees rule
The U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a resolution on Tuesday to overturn Biden's administration's proposed methane emission fee, which was one of the last measures taken by the former Environmental Protection…
US Democratic lawmakers ask Trump about his blockage of federal grants for clean energy
U.S. Democratic legislators Friday sent letters asking two federal agencies to explain why federal funds were frozen on clean energy investments and federal funds that would lower energy costs for American customers.
Senate Democrats question EPA's blocking of federal grants committed
Senate Democrats asked the newly confirmed Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin on Friday to explain why his agency frozen federal funds already committed to grantees. They claimed the agency had violated federal law.
Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies
According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led an organization opposed to ethanol mandates as well as farm subsidies.
Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies
According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led a group that opposed ethanol mandates as well as farm subsidies.
Biden prevents clawback of 84% of IRA Clean Energy Grants
A White House official confirmed on Friday that the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden has protected around 84% or $96.7 billion worth of clean energy grants made by its signature climate legislation…
US pressures EU to align LNG methane regulations
A letter obtained by showed that U.S. officials redoubled their efforts to convince EU counterparts that shipments of liquefied gas meeting current U.S. regulations on methane would automatically meet the new European standards for gas imports.
Biogas credit slump tied to proposed waiver of supply mandates
Traders and market participants report that the prices for credits for cellulosic production of biofuels fell to their lowest level in more than a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed…
Palm oil suffers heavy losses in Dalian competitors oils
The prices of vegetable oils rivals in Dalian have been falling heavily, which has led to a fall in the palm oil futures in Malaysia for a second consecutive session. By midday, the benchmark palm oil…
US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies
The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies implemented by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.
US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies
The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies proposed by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.
As Biden's term ends, the US introduces a methane tax on gas and oil emitters.
The U.S. administration of President Joe Biden finalized on Tuesday a fee for large oil and gas companies to reduce emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas. However, the incoming Trump presidency is likely to scrap the fee.
