Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 13, reporting increased revenues for its U.S. ethanol and biogas operations as well as its biodiesel operations in India.
JetBlue along with its fuel partners marked the first-ever regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial air travel in the region at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The U.S. EIA maintained its outlook for 2025 and 2026 biodiesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11. Production forecasts for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) were also maintained.
SK Energy on March 10 announced that it had signed a contract with Cathay to supply no less than 20,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) until 2027. SK Energy has been supplying ISCC certified SAF to Cathey since November 2024.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Courtney Videchak the 2025 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant. Videchak is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at the University of Michigan with experience working on diesel engines.
Secretary Naig presents 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Sparky’s One Stop and Pro Cooperative
March 07, 2025
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig in February named the recipients of the 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. Al’s Corner Oil was recognized for ethanol marketing and Pro Cooperative was recognized for biodiesel marketing.
Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program has announced it is now accepting applications for funding to support clean fuels production and clean fuels transportation and storage projects.
The U.S. government on March 4 implemented new tariffs on a variety of goods from Canada, Mexico and China, including a 10% tariff on biofuels entering the U.S. from Canada. Future retaliatory tariffs could also impact U.S. biofuel exports.
The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee on March 3 voted to approved legislation that aims to extend and expand the state’s existing tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which was established in 2023.
The U.S. strongly objects to a recommendation on “sustainable” aviation fuels focused on multi-cropping made during the 13th triennial meeting of the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection.
Biomass Magazine has announced the six companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 18-20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Calumet Inc. released Q4 financial results on Feb. 28. During an earnings call, company officials discussed operations at its Montana Renewables facility, changing market dynamics for biobased-based diesel, and the company’s MaxSAF initiative.
U.S. operable biofuels capacity held steady in December, with no changes for ethanol, biodiesel or renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 28. Feedstock consumption was up slightly from the previous month.
CARB on Feb. 26 released an updated market notice that outlines its plans for addressing regulatory clarity issues identified by the OAL that have delayed implementation of the LCFS amendments approved by CARB last year.
Across Iowa, many once-bustling biodiesel plants now sit idle or operate at minimal capacity, casualties of volatile market conditions and federal policy uncertainty, according to the Iowa Biodiesel Board.
A planned sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) production facility being developed by SkyNRG Americas in Walla Walla, Washington, has been awarded a new $1.5 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines.
The Singapore Airlines Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat SAF from Aether Fuels, a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the U.S. and South East Asia.
XCF Global Capital Inc. on Feb. 24 announced that New Rise Renewables LLC has commenced production of neat SAF. The company has also entered into an irrevocable corporate purchase order for the sale of more than 3 million gallons of SAF.
Air Products on Feb. 24 announced its has terminated its agreement with World Energy for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) expansion project in Paramount, California. According to World Energy, current operations at the Paramount facility are not affected.
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 24 announced that its plant in India received approval from the local pollution control board (PCB) to restart the production of biodiesel and refined glycerin. The 80 MMgy Universal Biofuels facility is subsidiary of Aemetis.
More than 1.76 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, down from 1.91 billion generated during the same period of 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on Feb. 20.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 20 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that 13 previously denied SRE petitions for Renewable Fuel Standard compliance years 2021 and 2022 are being reconsidered. No new SRE petitions were filed.
OMV Petrom has announced the start of construction for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery in Romania. The new facility will have an annual capacity of 250,000 tons.
CVR pauses development of potential SAF projects pending regulatory, tax credit clarity
February 20, 2025
CVR Energy Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 18, reporting reduced renewable diesel production. The company also said it is pausing development of SAF capacity pending clarity on government subsidies.
The U.S. EIA reduced its forecast for 2025 biodiesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 11. The forecasts for renewable diesel production and the production of other biofuels, including SAF, were maintained.
Calumet Inc. on Feb. 18 announced that its subsidiary Montana Renewables LLC has received the first drawdown of approximately $782 million from its $1.44 billion U.S. DOE loan guarantee. The loan will fund the expansion of SAF production capacity.
Neste Corp. on Feb. 13 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment was impacted by both market and operational challenges during the three-month period. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sales, however, were up.
PBF Energy reports increased renewable diesel production
February 19, 2025
PBF Energy Inc. on Feb. 13 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 17,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the fourth quarter, up from 13,000 barrels per day during the third quarter.
Calumet Inc. on Feb. 12 reported that the Trump administration has successfully completed the “tactical” review of the $1.44 billion DOE loan guarantee to support expanded SAF production its Montana Renewables facility.
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