Sunday, March 22, 2026

Environmental Protection Agency News

Sources say that Trump EPA will shift at least half the waived biofuel obligation to big refiners

According to sources familiar with discussions, the Trump administration has agreed on a plan requiring 'big oil refineries' to cover?at least half the obligations for blending biofuels that were waived…

Sources say that Trump EPA will shift at least half the waived biofuel obligation to big refiners

According to sources familiar with discussions, the Trump administration has settled on a plan requiring big oil refineries?to make up at least half?of?the biofuel blend volumes obligations that were waived…

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxins and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back clean air regulations that limit mercury and hazardous toxic pollutants from power plants. Public health groups warned it would harm America's most disadvantaged.

Environmental groups protest Trump's decision to repeal US climate regulations

On Wednesday, a coalition of environmental and health groups sued the Trump administration over its decision?to revoke?the scientific findings that form?the basis of?U.S. Climate regulations. The lawsuit filed before the U.S.

NYT reports that US EPA plans on loosening mercury rules for coal-fired plants this week.

The 'New York Times' reported on Wednesday that the Trump administration will loosen restrictions this week on coal-burning power plants, allowing them more freedom to emit a variety of?hazardous pollutions, including mercury.

Trump ends US vehicle emission standards, revokes climate regulations

On Thursday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it had repealed a scientific conclusion that greenhouse gasses endanger human life and removed federal tailpipe emission standards for cars and trucks.

California's top air regulator: Trump opposes tax credits and EV regulations, but California is accelerating work on them.

California's top air regulator announced that officials will meet with Detroit automakers to discuss the next phase in greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles and trucks. California is fighting President Donald Trump in the U.S.

Australian state approves Kimberley fracking plan, drawing anger

The state's environmental protection agency approved a controversial fracking proposal in Western Australia's remote, ecologically sensitive Kimberley region on Tuesday. This angered environmental campaigners.

Sources say that the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to two sources familiar with the plans, the administration of 'President Donald Trump' plans to finalize biofuel blending quotes for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal…

Sources say that the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to 'two sources who are familiar with these plans, the administration of Donald Trump intends to finalize biofuel blending targets for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal…

Trump revises Biden's tweak to the clean water rule

The Trump administration proposed on Tuesday a rule that would revise pollution protections from the Biden era?for waterways. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this move?would accelerate…

Democratic Governors ask Trump Administration to lift the freeze on offshore Wind Projects

Four Democratic Governors wrote to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrote to the Trump Administration on Wednesday, requesting that it lift the halt placed on 'five offshore wind project on the U.S. East Coast.

Palm trades at a tight range, as a strong crude oil offsets slowing exports

Malaysian palm futures were in a tight trading range on Wednesday as higher?crude prices supported the market while concerns about sluggish?exports and 'elevated inventories' continued to weigh. The benchmark palm?contract?

Palm range bound as strong Chicago soyoil counters slow exports

Malaysian palm futures were traded in a tight range on Wednesday as concerns about sluggish?exports and high inventories continued to?pressurize the market. However, stronger Chicago soyoil prices and crude oil supported prices.

US EPA anticipates finalizing biofuel regulations in the first quarter of 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to finalize the 2026 and 2027 mandates for biofuel blends in 2026, 2027, and 2028, which were originally expected to be finalized in late October or in the first quarter of next year.

Sources say that the Trump administration is unlikely to finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 this year.

Three sources familiar with the matter say that the Trump administration will not finalize the 2026 biofuel blending quotas by the end of the year. This extends the uncertainty over a policy closely monitored by rival oil and agriculture sectors.

US Judge rejects Trump Administration's decision to stop wind energy permits

Federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. president Donald Trump's administration failed to justify their decision to suspend the issuing of leases and permits to new "wind" projects in accordance with Republican President's wishes. U.S.

U.S. Companies hold their line in climate talks despite Trump

Despite the U.S. Government's deterioration on climate change ahead of the COP30 Summit, American companies didn't shy away. According to an analysis of the attendance lists, there were 60 Fortune 100 representatives at this year's event in Brazil…

Trump administration could delay biofuel credit cuts as refiners balk

According to sources familiar with this matter, the Trump administration may delay for one or even two years the proposed cut in incentives for biofuels imported from the United States. This is due to pressure by U.S.

White House hosts oil and biofuel discussions as Trump administration closes to a decision on refinery exemptions

Four sources familiar with these discussions say that the White House held separate meetings this week with oil refiners as well as biofuel producers to try to resolve an ongoing dispute about billions…