There are actually two issues here. The first is the alternative biomass tracking process, which will run its course, and the second is Argentina's Differential Export Tax (DET) for biodiesel, a concern for the USTR.The Iowa Biodiesel Board (IBB) issued a press release yesterday during a trip to that state by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman. The statement was regarding Argentina's petition to the EPA to be approved for an alternative biomass tracking requirement that would streamline the recordkeeping process for its biodiesel exports to the U.S. Canada previously had a similar petition approved for biofuels. According to the IBB, "...if the EPA approves Argentina's application, we could be looking at 600 million gallons or...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
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Fabiana is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, native to dry slopes in western South America.[1] They are evergreen shrubs or subshrubs,[1] with needle-like leaves and profuse tiny tubular flowers in summer. The common name is false heath because the leaves superficially resem...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.