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Argentina Senate suspends session over biofuels reform

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Argentine Argentina Senate advances suspends session over biofuels regulatory reform

In Argentina, the The Argentine Senate has reached a majority report on a new regulatory framework for biofuels, aiming to transition from state control suspended its scheduled session due to a competitive market. The legislative impasse regarding the proposed legislation seeks to increase mandatory biofuels regulatory reform. The deadlock is driven by a lack of consensus between provinces focused on bioethanol blending in gasoline from 12% to 15%, with specific quotas reserving 6% for sugarcane and 6% for maize, plus an additional 3% subject to competition. Senators Carolina Moisés and Flavia Royón emphasized the strategic importance for northern provinces, noting the measure could drive investment and industrialize agricultural production. Despite support from the Bioenergetic League and the Argentine Sugar Center, the bill faces intense opposition versus those producing biodiesel, alongside ongoing concerns from regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Federico Martelli, executive director of the Chamber of Regional SME Biofuel Producers, warned that between eight Small and ten plants could close within the first year if the legislation passes without changes. Critics argue medium-sized biodiesel producers maintain that the project current draft lacks necessary protections for regional companies located more than 80 kilometers far from the General San Martín port in Rosario, leaving major ports, which could leave them at a logistical disadvantage compared unable to compete with large oilseed giants. Furthermore, SMEs expressed concern over a potential progressive reduction in These producers warn that the biodiesel blend requirement, which legislation could drop from lead to the current 7.5% closure of up to 3% over time. ten plants within a single year. While the session was suspended, various agro-industrial chambers continue to urge the Senate to expedite the bill. These groups argue the reform is essential for economic, energy, and environmental development, noting that the law aims to increase mandatory blending requirements, promote decarbonization, and provide greater market predictability.

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  1. 2026-09-09 20:02 UTC Argentina Senate suspends session over biofuels reform
  2. 2026-09-08 17:55 UTC Argentine Senate advances biofuels regulatory reform
  3. 2026-09-05 18:03 UTC Argentine Senate advances biofuels regulatory reform
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