The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 released data showing nearly 1.68 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, down 9% when compared to 1.84 billion RINs generated in January 2024.
Bayer on Feb. 19 announced the launch of newgold seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market.
The House Committee on Agriculture on Feb. 13 released a draft Farm Bill that includes provisions that aim to expand the use of biochar and encourage growth and innovation in the biofuel, bioproducts and bioenergy industries.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its forecasts for 2026 and 2027 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 10. The outlooks for biodiesel production and SAF production were maintained.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has entered into a contract with Circular Renewable Evolution S.r.l. to supply its proprietary anaerobic digestion technology as part of a €50 million initiative at Eni’s Gela biorefinery.
Neste is making donations to three Finnish universities. This funding is intended to foster groundbreaking catalysis research and strengthen long-term academic expertise in catalysis engineering, catalysis chemistry and catalysis modeling.
Aemetis Inc. announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India secured allocations of approximately $24 million for the supply of more than 27 million liters of biodiesel to India’s three government-owned oil marketing companies.
Neste Corp. on Feb. 5 released Q4, reporting that renewable sales volume were up for both the quarter and the full year 2025. The renewable diesel market improved toward the end of the year and record-high SAF sales supported profitability.
Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The facility will have the capacity to produce 500,000 metric tons of renewable diesel and SAF annually.
Valero Energy Corp. on Jan. 29 released fourth quarter 2025 financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
SAF producer XCF Global Inc. and DevvStream Corp., a caron management and environmental asset monetization firm, on Jan. 26 announced that they have agreed to a binding term sheet to combine Southern Energy Renewables Inc. in a three-party merger.
CVR Energy Inc. on Jan. 26 confirmed the reversion of the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery back to hydrocarbon processing was completed in December. The facility is expected to retain the ability to produce renewables in the future.
EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Jan. 22 unanimously adopted regulations implementing a Clean Transportation Fuel Program, making New Mexico the fourth U.S. state to adopt a clean fuel standard.
The foundation is strong for expansion of biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF in the U.S., but to build on the growth of recent years, producers and stakeholders must remain united, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 15 released data showing nearly 23.25 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2025, down more than 8% when compared to 2024.
Repsol has reached a new milestone in its strategy to decarbonize transport by surpassing 1,500 service stations – 1,429 in Spain and 71 in Portugal – supplying Nexa Diesel made from 100% renewables.
The U.S. exported 12,405.9 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in October, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Jan. 8. Biodiesel imports were at 24,717.5 metric tons for the month.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 8 voted 397 to 28 in favor of an appropriations package that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Reports accompanying the legislation include guidance on SREs and SAF.
Total operable U.S. biofuels capacity was at 25.297 billion gallons per year in October, unchanged from the previous month and up nearly 2% when compared to October 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 31.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Dec. 22 announced the sale of approximately $50 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the Inflation Reduction Act by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
FincoEnergies has announced the launch of GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions while utilizing a bunkering process identical to that of regular diesel.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on Dec. 18 that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 108 projects to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released data showing 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, down from 2.05 billion generated during the same month of 2024. Total RIN generation for the first 11 months of 2025 reached 21.11 billion.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has safely completed the planned seven-day outage to reinstall the repaired component at the corporation's renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen complex located in Prince George, British Columbia.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Dec. 2 introduced the Consumer Relief and Opportunities for Producers Act, which aims to temporarily reinstate the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders tax credit for six months, through May 31, 2026.
Optimus Technologies on Dec. 9 announced the signing of a MOU with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Under the agreement, Mitsui has secured the exclusive rights as a distributor of Optimus' Vector System and related products in Japan, India, and ASEAN countries.
The U.S. exported 24,777.3 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in September, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Dec. 11. Biodiesel imports were at 140 metric tons for the month.
The U.S. EIA increased its 2026 production forecast for biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9. The outlook renewable diesel was revised down while the forecast for other biofuels, including SAF, was maintained.
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