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Malaysia raises biodiesel mandate to B15 amid regional energy supply crisis
Malaysia will raise its biodiesel blending mandate from B10 to B15, starting with an interim B12 rollout, to strengthen energy security amid fuel supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis. The move can be implemented immediately using existing infrastructure and aims to reduce reliance on imported diesel while utilizing idle domestic biodiesel capacity. Malaysia’s biodiesel sector currently operates at around 58% capacity, and the policy shift is expected to support local palm oil producers and align with regional trends, following Indonesia’s move toward a B50 mandate.
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#Biodiesel, #EnergySecurity, #PalmOil, #Biofuels, #EnergyTransition, #Indonesia
Paraguay expects over US$1 billion in Singapore carbon credit investments
Paraguay expects carbon credit investments from Singapore to exceed $1 billion, following a bilateral cooperation framework under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The partnership enables cross‑border credit transfers with safeguards against double counting and includes revenue sharing for climate adaptation. Singapore has already procured credits from Paraguayan nature‑based projects and views the country as a key supplier. The deal supports Paraguay’s ambition to scale its carbon market while positioning Singapore as a regional carbon trading hub amid rising carbon prices.
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#CarbonCredits, #Article6, #ParisAgreement, #CarbonMarket, #NatureBasedSolutions, #CorrespondingAdjustments, #ClimateFinance
UK Launches Pilot To Advance CO2 Transport Beyond Pipelines
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a Non‑Pipeline Transport (NPT) Pathfinder to explore alternative CO₂ transport methods, including road, rail, and shipping, as part of its CCUS scale‑up strategy. The pilot aims to complement pipeline infrastructure, lower barriers for emitters located far from networks, and increase system flexibility. While limited in scope, the initiative will generate early insights to inform future policy, supporting the UK’s broader £9.4 billion CCUS investment and industrial decarbonization goals.
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#CCUS, #CCS, #CO2Transport, #Decarbonisation, #NetZero, #IndustrialDecarbonisation, #EnergyPolicy
First CBAM price announced: €75.36 per tonne CO₂ (Q1 2026)
The European Commission has released the first official CBAM certificate price, set at €75.36 per tonne of CO₂ for Q1 2026, marking a shift from reporting to real financial exposure. Based on the EU ETS average price, the benchmark allows companies to quantify carbon costs, model scenarios, and inform sourcing and investment decisions. Although certificate purchases begin in 2027, quarterly pricing signals rising pressure on importers of CBAM goods to integrate carbon costs into procurement, pricing, and decarbonization strategies.
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#CBAM, #EU, #ETS, #CarbonPricing, #CarbonTariff, #Decarbonisation, #ClimatePolicy, #TradePolicy
Vietnam opens door to international carbon credit trading
The Vietnamese Government has introduced a legal framework allowing the sale and transfer of carbon credits to international markets for the first time, creating a new revenue stream for the state and businesses while supporting emissions reduction commitments.
Under the regulation, international exchanges must comply with the Paris Agreement, transparency via a national registry, and safeguards against double counting through corresponding adjustments.
Notably, all international exchanges must be recorded and publicly disclosed on Vietnam’s national registry system. The sale of emission reduction outcomes and carbon credits from public investment programmes and projects requires consultation with relevant line ministries.
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#CarbonCredits, #CarbonMarket, #ParisAgreement, #CorrespondingAdjustments, #NDC, #ClimatePolicy, #Transparency
Online platform service launched to provide support on EU carbon tariffs
Taiwan has launched an International CBAM Service Platform to help domestic industries prepare for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which imposes carbon tariffs on imports including steel, cement, aluminum, and hydrogen. Officials estimate around 2,600 Taiwanese firms, mainly steel and metal‑processing SMEs, will be affected. The platform provides regulatory updates, emissions calculations, verification support, and carbon fee offset guidance. The government is also advancing domestic carbon pricing and CCS projects to strengthen competitiveness and reduce exposure to EU carbon costs.
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#CBAM, #EU, #CarbonPricing, #CarbonTariff, #Steel, #CCS, #EnergyTransition, #ClimatePolicy
How France’s 12GW Plan Proves a Powerful Energy Strategy
France has launched a 12 GW renewable energy tender program, dominated by 10 GW of offshore wind, alongside solar and onshore wind, to strengthen energy security and reduce exposure to fossil fuel imports. A key feature is new “resilience criteria” that prioritize European supply chains and limit reliance on Chinese components. Aligned with France’s 2035 offshore wind targets and upcoming EU industrial policy, the initiative reflects a strategic shift where decarbonization, industrial competitiveness, and geopolitical risk management are increasingly intertwined.
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#RenewableEnergy, #OffshoreWind, #Solar, #EnergySecurity, #EUIndustrialPolicy, #Decarbonisation, #EnergyTransition
EU moves to reinforce carbon market stability with ETS reform amid energy uncertainty
The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by reforming the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), marking the first concrete step in its upcoming ETS review. The plan would stop the automatic cancellation of surplus allowances above 400 million, instead retaining them as a buffer to address future shortages and limit price volatility. The reform aims to improve predictability for businesses and investors as emissions caps tighten, while supporting the EU’s broader climate goals under the Green Deal and Fit for 55 framework.
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#ETS, #EU, #MarketStabilityReserve, #CarbonMarket, #GreenDeal, #Fitfor55, #ClimatePolicy, #CarbonPricing
Singapore, Thailand launch applications for carbon credit projects: MTI
Singapore and Thailand have launched applications for carbon credit projects under their bilateral implementation agreement, advancing the operationalization of Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The initiative enables developers to submit projects that may generate internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs), subject to host country authorization and corresponding adjustments. The credits are expected to support Singapore’s carbon tax system, creating a direct link between supply and compliance demand. The development highlights a maturing cross-border carbon market structure and reinforces Southeast Asia’s growing role in supplying high-integrity, policy-aligned carbon credits.
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#Article6.2 #ITMO #Singapore #Thailand #CarbonTax #CorrespondingAdjustments
Japan proposes removal of the “global carbon tax” scheme
Japan has proposed removing the global carbon tax scheme under discussion at the International Maritime Organization, signaling growing divisions over how to decarbonize the shipping sector. The proposal reflects concerns about the cost burden such a levy could impose on international trade and shipping operators. Instead of a universal tax, Japan is advocating for alternative approaches, potentially including market-based mechanisms or flexible compliance tools. The debate highlights the lack of consensus among IMO member states on carbon pricing design and underscores ongoing uncertainty for maritime stakeholders as global regulations continue to evolve.
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#IMO #NZF #GlobalCarbonTax #Japan #LowCarbonTransition