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Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR), Quebec's new low-carbon fuel regulation, and E15 in Ontario (in 2030) are expected to drive up ethanol demand in Canada. The CFR became law on July 6, 2022 and is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation fuel.

Argentine bioethanol consumption for 2022 is forecast at a record 1.1 billion liters due to the combination of increased gasoline demand and a higher blend rate, close to the maximum official blend rate. Biodiesel production in 2022 is projected to...

In 2022, Colombia's fuel ethanol and biodiesel production are estimated to decrease to 360 million liters and 700 million liters, respectively, as a result of adverse weather conditions and lower blend mandates.

The proposed reduction in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard for 2014 draws a mixed reaction from Brazilian industry, including the possibility of a legal challenge. Brazil: Biofuels

Denmark is the world's top importer of wood pellets, with imports expected to increase 50 percent by 2020.

Post forecasts that China's ethanol and biodisel production will both increase by 5 percent in 2013 as China strives to reduce its fossil fuel use.

The EU's Renewable Energy Directive is spurring demand for biofuels, but a series of actions have been imposed to stymie trade of bioethanol and biodiesel.

Guatemala has no laws to promote biofuels development, but the country is the strongest potential producer of biofuels in Central America.

The Colombian government has communicated no clear vision for biofuels policies despite promises to increase blend mandates as new production facilities come online in 2015.

Canadian biofuel production remains below what Post estimates is needed to meet federal standards. Limited production makes it unlikely Canada will become a major player in the global ethanol market.

While U.S. corn exports have fallen recently, exports of products produced from corn have rapidly increased.

EU farmers are expecting a sizeable grain crop of 292 million metric tons in marketing year 2013/14.