Chevron REG idles Ralston, Madison facilities
Chevron Renewable Energy Group's 30 MMgy biodiesel plant in Ralston, Iowa. / SOURCE: Renewable Energy Group Inc.
March 4, 2024
BY Erin Voegele
Chevron Renewable Energy Group has idled its biodiesel plants located in Ralston, Iowa, and Madison, Wisconsin. A company spokesperson confirmed that the two facilities will be closed indefinitely, citing poor market conditions.
“This was not an easy decision, and we will support our employees during this difficult time,” said the spokesperson in an emailed statement. “We remain committed to our belief that the future of energy is lower carbon and advocate for supportive policy that will enable growth of the biofuels sector.”
The 30 MMgy Ralston facility began operations in 2002. According Chevron REG, the facility was the first REG biodiesel plant. The 20 MMgy Madison facility began operations in 2007.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Related Stories
Broco Energy on July 17 announced a new partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to deliver and transition Massport's fuel tanks to renewable diesel across its various facilities.
Shell Aviation, Accenture, and Amex GBT on July 10 announced Avelia is in the process of evolving to an industry solution with independent data hosting and a multi-supplier model helping users access the GHG benefits of SAF.
The U.S EPA on July 17 released data showing more than 1.9 billion RINs were generated under the RFS during June, down 11% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first half of 2025 reached 11.17 billion.
The U.S. EPA on July 17 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that six new SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 195 SRE petitions are now pending.
European biodiesel producer Greenergy on July 10 confirmed plans to shut down its biodiesel plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire, U.K. The company temporarily suspended operations at the facility earlier this year.
Upcoming Events
