In the last post on this subject—RFS: Reconsidering Fuel Standards? —the possibility of new alternative fuels emerging that can compete with fossil fuels was briefly introduced. Due to the controversy surrounding renewable fuel standards, specifically whether they drive up food prices and the “blend wall” that limits the proportion of… read more
Transport
Indonesia’s Coal Export Taxes: Practical or Brash?
Over the past two decades, Indonesia has seen significant growth in coal production, exports, and domestic sales, driven primarily by an increase in foreign investment in the coal sector. Currently exports account for up to 80% of production, which should increase by 10% per annum over the next 5 years.… read more
RFS: Reconsidering Fuel Standards?
Source: Biofuels Digest The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a hotly contested issue in the U.S., and recent political wrangling may end up setting back progress that proponents of renewable fuels have made. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appears to be walking back the planned increases in renewable fuels,… read more