Mixed signals on biofuel targets hit infrastructure planning

James S Murray
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Experts warn shipping industry might not be able to meet demand for new tankers to transport biofuels because of uncertainty over future of EU renewable fuel targets

The EU's flip flopping on its proposed biofuel targets is undermining investment in the infrastructure that might be required to support the industry as sustainable second and third-generation fuels emerge....

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