The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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Canola support gets mixed response
A series of canola industry support measures announced by the federal government are being met with mixed reviews.

U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC
Farm Credit Canada reports on biofuel trends to watch amid continued U.S. policy wrangling
While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.

Canadian canola sector happy with U.S. bill
COPA is thrilled with changes to 45Z, but not so much with EPA proposal.

Food vs. fuel debate simmers in the background
Report estimates 27 per cent of cereal production will be diverted into biofuel production and other uses in next five years
The OECD/FAO are forecasting that 27% of the global cereals crop will go to biofuels and other industrial purposes by 2034.

US EPA proposes higher biofuel blending volumes through 2027
The Trump administration on Friday proposed to increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel mix over the next two years, driven by a surge in biomass-based diesel mandates.

U.S. biofuel rules to throttle canola
Canadian biofuels will not be competitive in the U.S. market if they do not get the same credit and tax value as American biofuels
There are positives and negatives for Canada’s canola industry after a flurry of biofuel policy announcements in the United States.

US EPA proposes higher biofuel blending volumes through 2027
The Trump administration on Friday proposed to increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel mix over the next two years, driven by a surge in biomass-based diesel mandates.

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola to move with the weather
Announcement pending on 45Z biofuel tax credit
As May winds down the prospect of rain saw canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange fall back on May 28, with the old crop July contract taking the biggest hit.

U.S. bill would get canola back into biofuel game
The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has been called a disaster for the sector, but proposed legislative changes are seen as welcome
Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.