EPA delivers 2 RFS rulemakings to the White House OMB

By Erin Voegele

May 16, 2025

Policy Business 

The U.S. EPA on May 14 delivered two RFS rulemakings to the White House OMB, beginning the interagency review process. One rule focuses on RFS RVOs and the other focuses on a partial waiver of the 2024 cellulosic RVO.

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EPA: 1.79 billion RINs generated in April

By Erin Voegele

May 16, 2025

Business Cellulosic/Advanced  Sustainable Aviation Fuels 

The U.S. EPA on May 15 released data showing nearly 1.79 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in April, down from 2.09 million generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first four months of 2025 was 7.12 billion.

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Montana Renewables to expedite first phase of MaxSAF initiative

May 14, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Operations 

Calumet Inc. on May 9 announced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity at its Montana Renewables biorefinery is expected to reach 120 MMgy to 150 MMgy sooner than previously reported for a fraction of the originally expected cost.

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Tidewater reports increased capacity utilization in Q1

By Erin Voegele

May 14, 2025

Business Operations 

Tidewater Renewables on May 8 announced that its 3,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel plant in Prince George, British Columbia, operated at 75% capacity during the first quarter, up from 71% during the same period of last year.

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Aemetis reports improved ethanol revenue, higher RNG sales volumes for Q1

By Erin Voegele

May 14, 2025

Operations Business Sustainable Aviation Fuels 

Aemetis Inc. released Q1 results on May 8, reporting increased biogas production, progress with efficiency improvements at the Keyes ethanol plant, and resumed biodiesel deliveries. Financing activities are also underway for a proposed SAF project.

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