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Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR) has analyzed the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s proposed changes to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, revealing a potential 130% increase in reported methane emissions and a 41% rise in CO2e emissions from U.S. upstream and gathering sectors. Key factors driving this increase in reporting include super-emitter events, equipment leaks, combustion slip from engines, and reduced flaring efficiencies. These changes could affect over half of upstream assets and all gathering assets, subjecting them to the IRA's future methane tax, which may lead to production shutdowns for higher-emitting, lower-producing assets. The proposed regulations could significantly impact emission reduction targets and baselines for companies in the industry. https://lnkd.in/gRs3h5vc

#hydrogen #greenclaims How can #Guarantees of origin (GOs) for H2 be used against “#greenwashing”? The answer to this question can be found in the recent Guidelines of Good Practice for Trustworthy Information on Green Offers and Consumer Protection Against Misleading Marketing (“Greenwashing”) released by https://lnkd.in/dRHSdpc4 “Greenwashing“ means the practice of making unclear or not well-substantiated environmental claims faced by consumers. ✅ CEER recommends the following: 📌        Member States should have a GO system for: (i) electricity; (ii) gas, including #hydrogen  and  GOs should be used as the only instrument for tracking the characteristics of energy sources in offers within disclosure systems, in particular those marketed as “green”. This includes the framework of a power purchase agreement (PPA) or any contract with a renewable production plant. In the absence of a certified GO, the offer cannot be marketed as “#green.” 📌        GOs should be used as a basis for further harmonisation of disclosure systems and can be applied to: (i) gas, including #hydrogen. Good practices identified in the electricity disclosure system should be extended to other energy disclosure systems. The cooperation of competent authorities for disclosure should be enhanced irrespective of the form of energy disclosed. The use of a common platform should be investigated. 📌        The decarbonised gas market that includes also H2 should not be developed without consumers being able to fully benefit from it. This is why the European Commission included most consumer rights aspects in its proposals for the Gas Directive and such rights cover consumer information and billing principles. However, until the final adoption of the revision to the Gas Directive, rules on the disclosure of energy sources for gas are not obligatory yet. Meanwhile, the gas decarbonisation package is likely to be finalised by the end of 2023, therefore CEER considers that where national legislation provides for gas disclosure, the CEER Guidelines of Good Practice are also applicable to gas. ☑ It should be noted that the #EU initiative to empower consumers for the green transition includes also: 📌        The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive that can be applied to environmental claims in business-to-consumer transactions https://lnkd.in/dxfU_q3M 📌        A proposal for a Directive on Green Claims adopted by the European Commission in March 2023 https://lnkd.in/dDZeWRH9

🔍 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it is examining the supply chains of biofuel producers. At least two renewable fuel producers may be using virgin palm oil labelled as used cooking oil, Reuters reports. 📖 ‘Climate Meets Nature’, UBS and Planet Tracker’s practical guide for industry practitioners on integrating nature into the global energy transition, identifies such practice as one of the main risks for financiers to be aware of. Notably, “the traceability and transparency in second generation bioenergy supply chains, including procurement policies and practices”.  See ‘Engagement questions for minimising natural capital impacts on second generation bioenergy’ – page 61 in text and page 65 in PDF format: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXa6_FiQ Full Reuters article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM9q3JrP #ClimateMeetsNature #Biofuels #GlobalEnergyTransition #SupplyChains #Traceability #Transparency #ClimateNatureNexus  

How do the requirements set out by the delegated acts for #hydrogen and #eFuels impact the production and assessment of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) and recycled carbon fuels (RCFs)?   Last Monday, we took a closer look at the ‘Q&A document on the implementation of the Delegated Acts’ and discussed the accompanying questions together with representatives from the industry, certification bodies and the European Commission.   Find their take below 👇 Monika Griefahn Bernd Kuepker Timo Winkelmann

Seven industry associations call for an explicit definition of Sustainable Alternative Fuels in the Net Zero Industry Act and shared their recommendations to the Council, the European Parliament, and the Commission. The letter, co–signed by FuelsEurope, CEWEP, eFuel Alliance, Eurogas, ESWET - European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology, Fertilizers Europe, and Methanol Institute, highlights that “driven by EU policies, demand for Sustainable Alternative Fuels will rapidly rise in years to come, and – in the absence of a suitable domestic production capacity - supply shortages would force the EU to rely on foreign production”, stating also that the EU shall “support the large-scale deployment of sustainable alternative fuels technologies and the development of resilient supply chains” to ensure its energy security and independence. To achieve this, the co-signers call upon policymakers to: - Ensure consistency with EU legislation, aligning the definition of Sustainable Alternative Fuels with other sustainable fuels from the Renewable Energy Directive; - Explicitly recognize Sustainable Alternative Fuels technologies as strategic net-zero technologies under the Net Zero Industry Act, signaling their critical role in the transition of the transport and industry sectors. Read the full letter here: https://bitly.ws/WwM9 #CleanFuelsforAll

* In a ruling published on 5 March 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO) upheld the EU's ability to take environmental and climate-based action under the Renewable Energy Directive ('RED II'). * Joint OGEL/TDM #Law Journals Special on #Renewable #Energy #Disputes - free excerpt https://lnkd.in/g-VRWVQ and https://lnkd.in/gUKhGr4 #Arbitration #RenewableEnergy

New federal and state regulations on PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) will significantly impact renewable energy companies, demanding stringent scrutiny of their uses in materials like wind turbines and battery storage systems. These companies are now facing new reporting requirements, potential litigation, and increased environmental liabilities. Such comprehensive oversight will necessitate proactive management from all stakeholders in the renewable energy sector to adhere to and navigate these evolving legal landscapes. Source: Bloomberg Law https://lnkd.in/dEEj8e6m Subscribe to our newsletter at www.legalleaderscircle.com

Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced the Renewable Chemicals Act of 2023 which has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Committee. This act proposes substantial tax benefits to aid the production of renewable chemicals and related investments. It provides for two kinds of credits; one being a production credit that offers up to 15% of the sales price per pound of the renewable chemical produced. Alternatively, an investment credit is also accessible, amounting to 30% of the basis of any eligible property within a renewable chemical production facility. Such measures are being established to boost growth, stimulate innovation, and encourage sustainability in the renewable chemicals industry. #chemicalindustry #sustainability #renewablechemicals #taxcredits #economicdevelopment