UK opens public consultation on 2017 RTFO

In the UK, the government has launched a consultation to seek the views of the public and stakeholders on proposed changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Order (RTFO). In particular it concerns increases to the obligation level, the appropriate level for the contribution of renewable fuels created from agricultural crops, and increases to the use of advanced renewable fuels. The proposals are intended to increase the supply and sustainability of renewable transport fuels in order to meet national and international climate change commitments.