Environment

U.S. to finalize 2026 biofuel quotas by early March, drop import penalties

If finalized, the plan would mark a partial compromise between rival oil and farm industry groups by preserving increased blending targets sought by biofuel producers while dropping a proposal that U.S. refiners had warned would disrupt fuel markets and raise costs.

Update: Indonesia scraps plan to introduce B50 biodiesel this year, will raise palm oil export levy

Indonesia had planned to launch the B50 grade - a blend of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel and 50% conventional diesel - in the second half of this year.

E20 in India: How ethanol reshapes gasoline, crude needs and emissions

Syensqo and Axens launch Argylium to accelerate Europe's solid-state battery breakthrough

C2X to deliver 3.6 MM metric tons of carbon removal to Microsoft over 12 yrs

Norway's new car sales were 96% electric in 2025

Verra releases new module for carbon capture and storage

API releases new recommended practice for the safe transport of CO2 by pipeline

CO2 pipelines are an increasingly important part of the nation’s pipeline infrastructure as companies explore new systems and consider repurposing existing assets to transport CO2 for long-term storage or enhanced oil recovery.

Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project

Brazil is a major ethanol producer, and corn ethanol output is growing rapidly.

Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak

PCK said early estimates put the oil spill at 200 m3 (7,000 ft3) over an area of 2 hectares (5 acres) and environmental damage to soil and water was being assessed.