March 12, 2013
BY Ron Kotrba
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U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased slightly in October, with a small gain for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 31. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to October 2023.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 2 denied two small refinery exemptions (SREs) for RFS compliance year 2023, according to updated data posted to the agency’s online SRE data dashboard. No other actions were taken and 129 SRE petitions remain pending.
The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states and growing public support for clean transportation fuel.
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc., a renewable fuels innovator and camelina producer, on Dec. 20 announced that its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily.
Moeve and easyJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by promoting SAF. The agreement gives easyJet access to SAF for six years on the airline’s route network in Spain.