The U.S. DOE has announced its intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system cultivation and preprocessing.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to EPA, 131 SRE petitions are currently pending.
The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service on Dec. 13 announced it is extending the deadline to apply for the agency’s Section 9003 loan guarantee program. Applications must now be submitted before Dec. 31.
Air New Zealand on Dec. 18 announced its largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date, securing more than 30 million liters from Neste to be uplifted from Los Angeles and San Francisco through to February 2026.
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund has begun a pilot project with Chevron REG as part of the larger Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program. The initiative represents a notable step toward integrating biofuels into sustainable agriculture outcomes.
The International Air Transport Association released new estimates showing that SAF production volumes reached 1 million metric tons in 2024, double the volume produced in 2023 but below original estimates.
Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel (SAF) at its Burnaby Refinery in British Columbia. The fuel was primarily produced from non-food grade canola oil and tallow feedstocks.
Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and four of their colleagues on Dec. 13 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding surging imports of used cooking oil (UCO), much of which comes from China.
Ethanol groups urged congress to extend the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit and ensure the credit takes a broad approach to climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices in comments filed with the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Dec. 13.
Neste and BMW have announced a collaboration for the supply of renewable diesel. BMW will purchase Neste MY Renewable Diesel and use the fuel for the initial fill of diesel vehicles leaving their manufacturing plants in Germany.
Ethanol Producer Magazine and BBI International are now accepting speaker presentation proposals for the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). The event is scheduled for June 9-11, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Dec. 10 announced that Avfuel Corp. took the first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Diamond Green Diesel, a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy Corp.
Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in SAF through a new program developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL.
Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Enilive has announced a new agreement with easyJet to supply a number of flights from Milan Malpensa Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The two companies have also signed a letter of intent for the supply of SAF at other Italian airports.
Aemetis Inc. has announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India successfully completed delivery of $103 million of biodiesel to the three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies for the one-year marketing period ending Sept. 30.
TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company on Dec. 3 announced the signing of a joint development and cost sharing agreement (JDCSA) to assess the development of a SAF production unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
U.S. ethanol and biodiesel capacity held steady in September, while renewable diesel capacity fell slightly, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 29. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to the previous month.
The International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual opening meeting on Dec. 3. The meeting is the first of REEEAC’s current charter term.
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has announced its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, has entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with McDermott for early EPC related services for its SAF initiative.
Invizyne Technologies Inc., a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems, has announced it was awarded a $2 million project to enable enzyme production for cell-free biomanufacturing of SAF.
Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development of the company’s SAF project under development in Goldboro, Nova Scotia.
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority has announced two projects that will increase biofuel access in the Great Lakes. One project will create a new 8-million-liter biofuel terminal in Ontario, the other will increase biofuel storage capacity.
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of SAF in Hong Kong. HSBC Hong Kong is purchasing 3,400 metric tons of SAF produced by EcoCeres, which will be used in Cathay Pacific flights.
Nearly 2.16 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in October, up from 2.13 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first 10 months of 2024 reached 20.85 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 21 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the RFS in the past month. According to EPA, 130 SRE petitions are currently pending.
Growth Energy and Clean Fuels Alliance America have filed a new opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA’s failure to fully account for SREs when issuing RFS RVOs.
Clean Fuels Alliance America members have elected new governing board members. The new leadership reflects the interests of both large and small companies, biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, as well as soybean growers and renderers.
On Nov. 20, Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., visited a meeting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th Congress.
Corteva Inc. has announced plans to form a joint venture with bp focused on feedstock production for SAF. The company plans to grow proprietary Corteva mustard seed, sunflower and canola feedstocks well-suited for SAF production.
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