September 27, 2021
BY Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
On Sept. 24, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns over media reports that his administration intends to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard conventional biofuel levels for 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The letter highlighted today’s Des Moines Register Iowa Poll, which found 85 percent of Iowans recognize that ethanol is important to Iowa’s economy and action to reduce blend levels would be devastating to the state. Renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer described the ethanol support as “a giant majority of Iowans.”
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Noting that biofuels support nearly 40,000 jobs in Iowa and the strong bipartisan support, IRFA’s letter stated: “In short, if you walk away from ethanol, you walk away from Iowa.”
IRFA also implored Biden to live up to his campaign promises concerning the RFS by setting strong blend levels.
“During your campaign you said the RFS ‘marks our bond with our farmers and our commitment to a thriving rural economy.’ We are asking you to keep that bond intact by keeping the RFS strong.”
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecast for 2025 and 2026 biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 8.
XCF Global Inc. on July 10 shared its strategic plan to invest close to $1 billion in developing a network of SAF production facilities, expanding its U.S. footprint, and advancing its international growth strategy.
U.S. fuel ethanol capacity fell slightly in April, while biodiesel and renewable diesel capacity held steady, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 30. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to the previous month.
XCF Global Inc. on July 8 provided a production update on its flagship New Rise Reno facility, underscoring that the plant has successfully produced SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha during its initial ramp-up.
The U.S. EPA on July 8 hosted virtual public hearing to gather input on the agency’s recently released proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs. Members of the biofuel industry were among those to offer testimony during the event.