BASF and Nutrien Partner to Verify Low-Carbon Intensity Biofuels for US Farmers

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

BASF and Nutrien are collaborating to help US farmers document and verify the carbon intensity of their crops. By combining Nutrien's agronomy services with BASF's xarvio digital tools, the partnership aims to simplify the traceability of low-carbon grain for biorefineries. This initiative specifically targets the Section 45Z tax credit and other low-CI market incentives. The goal is to turn sustainable farming practices, such as no-till and cover cropping, into verifiable financial value for producers through a unified data dashboard.

2 comments

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The focus here is clearly on the 45Z credit. The real test will be whether the verification standards for these CI scores hold up under regulatory scrutiny or if they are just a way to maximize subsidies.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. It is one thing to have a dashboard, but another to have a methodology that auditors actually trust. Still, getting the data flow from field to refinery is a necessary step.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

I am curious about the actual scale of this. How many biorefineries are actually onboard with this specific dashboard, and does it integrate with existing supply chain software or is it another silo?

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Usually, these things start as silos. The bigger issue is the cost of implementing no-till and cover crops. If the 45Z payout does not cover the initial labor and equipment shift, farmers will ignore the dashboard.