The USDA maintained its forecast for 2026-’27 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released July 10. The outlook for soybean oil pricing was unchanged.
XCF Global Inc., an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), on July 9 announced that its New Rise Renewables Reno facility has begun producing renewable fuels.
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.
Montana Renewables LLC collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided MaxSAF to fuel the aircraft.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on June 25 announced a final rule establishing technical guidelines for the production of regenerative agricultural biofuel feedstocks, a framework intended to help farmers market crops produced using qualifying regenerative practices into biofuel supply chains.
The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed EU regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock by 2030. Representatives of the EU’s biobased diesel industry applauded the decision.
USDA’s is scheduled to publish a final rule in Federal Register on July 9 altering the Section 9003 loan guarantee program to bar any borrower or guarantor from remaining involved in a project if it results in a monetary loss to the agency.
President Donald Trump on June 29 signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers.
The U.S. exported 19,448 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 7. Biodiesel imports were at 5,886.4 metric tons for the month.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 27.973 billion pounds of feedstock in April, down nearly 8% when compared to March, but up 4% when compared to April 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 30.
Total U.S. operable biofuel capacity expanded slightly in April, with gains for renewable diesel and associated fuels. Ethanol capacity was down slightly, while biodiesel capacity remained unchanged, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
A regulatory agenda released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 indicates the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on June 30 announced U.S. farmers planted an estimated 85.4 million acres of soybeans in 2025, up 5% when compared to last year. Planted acreage is up or unchanged in 20 of the 29 estimating states.
As part of its strategy to reduce the climate impact of business travel, Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air transport with the Lufthansa Group.
A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.
Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities.
Tufts: Expanding uses for bioengineered bacterial spores
By Tufts University
July 02, 2026
Tufts University researchers have found new ways to expand the potential for using bacterial spores as catalysts for chemical reactions, biofuel production, or breaking down pollutants.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office will hold its 2027 Peer Review Meeting the week of April 19, 2027, to evaluate office-funded projects for their contributions to DOE's goals.
Be8 announced the creation of another group subsidiary: Be8 Milan, in Italy. The new operation is aligned with the company’s strategic planning and aims to strengthen exports of biofuels and raw materials to Europe.
USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area has announced a modernization and restructuring effort to strengthen customer service, improve program accessibility, and enhance support for rural communities across the country.
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. announced a series of executive appointments as the company prepares for a major expansion following a $300 million capital partnership with Verite Capital Partners.
SkyNRG on May 28 celebrated the groundbreaking of the DSL-01 project in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, a project being delivered by Technip Energies. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility is expected to be operational in 2028.
ASTM and CSA Group have signed an agreement to develop a joint standard on evaluating biomass supply chain risk. The collaboration builds on CSA Group’s existing CSA W209 standard and aims to expand its use and impact.
Why use living cells? NLR is making chemicals with enzymes alone
By National Laboratory of the Rockies
June 29, 2026
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies are addressing the technical challenges for “cell-free” biomanufacturing, which could reduce the costs of biobased chemicals.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on June 26 filed a motion to intervene in consolidated litigation against the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. Clean Fuels plans to aggressively defend EPA’s biomass-based diesel volumes.
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on June 22 celebrated Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing Illinois' position as a growing hub for biofuels.
The USDA on June 25 announced its final Regenerative Feedstock Rule is ready for release. The action provides a voluntary pathway for farmers to capture value from regenerative agriculture practices via the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
SAF Magazine, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative and the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative released the preliminary agenda for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27 in Tacoma, Washington.
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.
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