PHMSA announces new safety measures for CO2 pipelines
By U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
May 26, 2022
The U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced it is taking steps to implement new measures to strengthen its safety oversight of carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines around the country.
During a visit to Japan, President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida welcomed Japan's commitment to reduce dependence on imported petroleum by 2030 through doubling demand for ethanol, including sustainable aviation fuel and on-road fuel.
The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee, including candidates that have experience working with processors and shippers of biofuels.
A recent, highly publicized report led by Tyler Lark of the University of Wisconsin attacking the RFS is “more problematic than what we initially evaluated to be the case,� according to a new review of the work by a group of researchers.
Joseph Goffman expressed support for the RFS and biofuels during a May 25 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to consider his nomination to serve as assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation.
In comments submitted on May 23 to the STB, the RFA voiced its support for certain regulatory changes intended to expedite relief for rail service emergencies. However, RFA noted that more work is needed to resolve current rail service issues.
A strong 2022 volume requirement under the RFS is important as American leaders seek to lower gas prices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deal with inflation, said NCGA President Chris Edgington to federal agency staff on May 23.
In comments submitted on May 24, the RFA is urging the U.S. EPA to exclude several candidates from consideration to serve on a peer review of the agency's upcoming triennial report to Congress on the environmental impacts of the RFS.
The Minnesota PUC on May 19 unanimously voted that the organization has existing authority to permit the siting of CO2 pipelines, including the two multi-state pipelines currently under development that will sequester CO2 from ethanol plants.
Key public and private sector Panamanian stakeholders were in the United States in mid-May to engage with industry experts and policymakers regarding the economic and environmental benefits of implementing ethanol blend policies.
In the week leading up the Memorial Day Weekend, the RFA is launching a campaign with paid advertising across multiple Midwest states and on social media promoting the benefits of the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 blend.
The U.S. EPA on May 23 opened a public comment period on a proposed consent decree that would require the agency to issue proposed 2023 RFS RVOs by Sept. 16, 2022, and issue a final rule setting 2023 RVOs by April 28, 2023.
As Brian Healy, USGC director of global ethanol market development, transitions from his role at the organization, he looks back on the global ethanol market and how it has changed during his tenure.
Following settlement discussions with Growth Energy, the U.S. EPA is expected to file a notice in the Federal Register on May 23 seeking comment on a proposed judicial consent decree that would require EPA to propose the 2023 RVOs by Sept. 16.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Association has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting, accessible in-person and online, on May 24.
Data released by the U.S. EPA on May 19 shows that for the fourth consecutive month, no new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS. The agency took no action on the 69 SRE petitions that have been pending since at least mid-January.
Growth Energy's Emily Skor, Green Plains' Todd Becker and Summit Agricultural Group's Bruce Rastetter will deliver keynote addresses at the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 13-15, 2022, in Minneapolis.
The government of India on May 18 announced amendments to its National Policy on Biofuels that will accelerate the adoption of E20, allow the the use of new biofuel feedstocks, and grant permission for biofuel exports under certain conditions.
The U.S. EPA on May 17 submitted a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that aims to create an alternative renewable identification number (RIN) retirement schedule for small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Becoming the fourth consecutive U.S. president to visit an ethanol plant, Biden offered broad support for corn ethanol, biorefining and agriculture after announcing a historic emergency fuel waiver enabling uninterrupted E15 sales this summer.
While E15 scored an important temporary victory in April, we need to continue to educate consumers and policymakers about the higher blend's benefits and true regulatory history as the oil industry and misinformed environmental extremists attack.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on May 17 released a statement in support of the Biden Administration's expected nomination of Alexis Taylor as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on May 17 signed a bill into law that makes Iowa the first state in the nation to adopt E15 as its standard blend of gasoline. The legislation, HF 2128, also expands consumer access to higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
The USDA on May 10 announced it received more than 450 proposals for large-scale projects under its new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The agency is accepting proposals for smaller-scale projects through June 10.
The National Business Aviation Association and nearly 80 stakeholders sent a letter to Congressional leaders on April 22 advocating for passage of the Sustainable Skies Act, which would create a blender's tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel.
As the nation grapples with skyrocketing gas prices, the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition has released a new study that conclusively determined that California drivers are saving money by using clean fuels induced under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
The U.S. EPA on May 9 opened a 15-day public comment period on the pool of 20 candidates who have been selected to serve on an external expert panel to peer review the EPA's third triennial report to Congress on biofuels and the environment.
The U.S. Grains Council worked with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service in Vietnam to engage the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and Ministry of Finance (MOF) to reduce most favored nation (MFN) tariffs on imported ethanol.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced it will hold a virtual open meeting the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee via WebEx on May 12.
The STB on May 6 announced it will require certain railroads to meet additional reporting requirements as part of an initial action aimed to improve rail service delays that have severely impacted several industries, including ethanol producers.
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