The U.S. EIA maintained its 2026 production forecasts for renewable diesel and a category of fuel that includes SAF in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7. The outlook for 2026 biodiesel production was revised down.
XCF Global Inc. on June 24 provided an update on the advancement of its New Rise Renewables Reno facility as it progresses toward initial production during a period of heightened volatility across global fuel markets.
OMV Petrom SA has concluded a sales contract with OMV Downstream GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of OMV AG, for part of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to be produced in Petrobrazi refinery.
BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—UCO and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project.
The U.S. EPA on June 18 released data showing nearly 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in May, up nearly 4% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first five months of 2026 reached 9.66 billion.
Braya Renewable Fuels on June 15 celebrated an exciting milestone for the Come By Chance refinery when it completed its first sale of renewable diesel for the Canadian market. The transaction was for 100,000 barrels of renewable diesel.
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd, Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd., Boso oil and fat Co. Ltd, Phytochem Products Inc. and Tohoku University have jointly announced the commencement of a biodiesel demonstration project at Yamagata Airport.
The U.S. EIA increased its forecast for 2026 biodiesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. The production forecasts for renewable diesel and “other biofuels,” defined include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), were maintained.
MIT Energy Initiative launches study of sustainable fuels for hard-to-decarbonize transportation
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 10, 2026
Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. The two-year study will be complete in 2028.
The U.S. exported 19,808.6 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in April, according to data released by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on June 9. U.S. biodiesel imports were at 565.5 metric tons for the month.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on June 4 confirmed that release of the USDA’s feedstock guidelines to inform 45Z clean fuel production credit implementation “is imminent” with release scheduled for “this summer.”
Mazda Motor Corp. and Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS INC., have launched a demonstration trial using renewable diesel for finished vehicle transport trailers, starting in May 2026.
XCF Global Inc. on June 1 announced the successful delivery and receipt of the process catalyst at its New Rise Renewables Reno refinery, marking a pivotal operational milestone in the refinery's modernization program.
Poland-based Orlen on May 25 announced it has commenced operations at a 300,000-metric-ton-per year renewable diesel facility in Plock, a city in central Poland located approximately 70 miles northwest of Warsaw.
Repsol on May 26 announced the launch of its second 100% renewable fuel plant on the Iberian Peninsula, located at its Puertollano industrial complex. The facility has the capacity to produce 200,000 tons per year.
Acelen Renewables on May 21 announced it has secured $1.5 billion to develop a biorefinery in Brazil that will have the capacity to produce 1 billion liters (264.17 million gallons) of SAF renewable diesel. Operations are expected to begin in 2029.
Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club, according to the Illinois Soybean Association.
More than 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in April, up 3% when compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 21. Total RIN generation for the first four months of 2026 reached 7.51 billion.
Sky Quarry Inc. has announced the execution of a MOU with Southern Energy Renewables Inc. and DevvStream Corp. focused on fuel innovation, refinery integration, and low-carbon fuel development, including opportunities involving SAF.
Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF stand alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery.
Hazer Group Ltd. on May 12 announced it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Continual Renewable Ventures to assess opportunities for developing low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) production in Australia.
In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows using biodiesel could immediately lower particulate matter.
Verbio on May 13 announced biomethane production expanded 8.4% during the fiscal third quarter, the three months ended March 31, with biodiesel production up 1.5%. Ethanol production fell by 18.9% during the period.
Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to power cruise ship engines.
BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock pretreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium. The plant will strengthen the supply chain for sustainable fuels, including SAF.
The U.S. EIA increased its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 12. The 2026 forecasts for biodiesel and other biobased diesel fuels, which includes SAF, were maintained.
The U.S. exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20% of the combined production for those fuels.
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on May 5 confirmed that its Hawaii renewable fuels facility began operations in April. The biorefinery has the capacity to produce 61 MMgy of renewable diesel, SAF and other renewable fuels.
DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting more than 2 million liters to renewable fuel — equivalent to avoiding approximately 5,400 metric tons of CO2.
The U.S. exported 28,283.8 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in March, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on May 5. Biodiesel imports were at 556.4 metric tons for the month.
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