The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 21 granted a petition to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s November 2023 decision related to the administration of small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Soybean oil use for biobased diesel production reached a near-record high in June, but demand for soybean oil feedstock continues to face headwinds from rising imports of UCO and tallow, according to CoBank.

Brazilian biodiesel production is expected to increase 18% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network on Aug. 31. Consumption is also forecast to be up 18%.

An oil refinery located in Scotland planned for decommissioning next year could find new life as a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility thanks to a joint investment plan announced by the U.K. and Scottish governments on Sept. 12.

The USDA reduced its forecast for soybean production in its latest monthly Crop Production report, released Sept. 12. Record highs, however, are expected for both soybean yields and soybean production for beans.

U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased in April, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 28. Feedstock consumption was down from the previous month.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have issued guidance on how to register for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, encouraging fuel producers who may be eligible for the credit to apply for registration as soon as possible.

The government of Australia on June 13 announced it is seeking public comments on ways it can incentivize a domestic low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry, with an initial focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.

The New Mexico House of Representatives on Feb. 3 voted 36 to 33 in favor of a bill that aims to establish a technology-neutral clean transportation fuel standard that would reduce the CI of transportation fuels by at least 30% by 2040.

Imperial Oil Ltd. on Feb. 2 confirmed that construction on the renewable diesel project under development at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, remains on track for startup in 2025.