ISO Develops Radiocarbon Dating-Based Standard for Stationary Sources Emissions

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing an air quality standard for the determination of the speciation of biogenic and fossil-derived carbon dioxide emissions from stationary sources. The standard, currently named ISO/NP 13833, includes radiocarbon or carbon 14 sampling and measurement. Development of the ISO/NP 13833 started in July 2009. The committee responsible for [...]

Vinçotte Requires Carbon 14 Analysis for OK Biobased Certification

Belgian inspection, testing, and certification body Vinçotte has launched the OK Biobased eco-label to help manufacturers of biobased products inform consumers that their goods are from biologically renewable sources. Products eligible for the OK biobased eco-label include those made, wholly or in part, from materials of natural origin. Applicants are required to submit carbon 14 [...]

US EPA Includes ASTM D6866 in Proposed Mandatory Reporting Rule

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends ASTM D6866 as the standard for the determination of biogenic CO2 from municipal solid wastes used as fuel combustion source. Companies will be required to report their greenhouse gas inventories. According to the the EPA, carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion of biogenic fuels shall be excluded from [...]

Beta Analytic to Present During the First International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic will present about ASTM D6866 during the First International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium to be held in Burlingame, California, from March 22 to March 25, 2009. Beta is the world’s largest professional radiocarbon dating services provider. Beta representative Mauricio Larenas will talk about how ASTM D6866 can determine the biomass content [...]

Western Climate Initiative Recommends ASTM D6866

In the third draft of its essential requirements of mandatory reporting, the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) has identified ASTM D6866 as the standard method for measuring biogenic CO2 emissions from general stationary fuel combustion sources. According to the WCI document, operators of plants that combust fuels or mixed fuels that contain biomass shall determine the [...]

EU-ETS Endorses ASTM D6866 and CEN 15747

The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme uses CEN 15747 to monitor refuse-derived fuels and allows the use of ASTM D6866 to monitor various types of heterogeneous fuels. Under the EU ETS, large emitters of carbon dioxide within the European Union must monitor and annually report their carbon dioxide emissions. In its FAQ section, the EU [...]

California AB32 Uses ASTM D6866

The California Air Resources Board has incorporated ASTM D6866 in its mandatory reporting regulation for greenhouse gas emissions. ASTM D6866 is the standard method for determining carbon-neutral CO2 emissions from general stationary combustion facilities, cement plants, and electric plants. The greenhouse gas reporting regulation is part of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, better [...]

Beta Public Comment: Biodiesel, Glycerol, and the Renewables Obligation

Beta Analytic submitted a public comment regarding OFGEM’s consultation document on biodiesel and glycerol. Pertinent excerpts are: Chapter 1, Question 2: Can any further evidence be provided to show that the source of the transferred hydrogen atoms within the glycerol cannot come from the methane used in the manufacture of the methanol? Beta: We believe [...]