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.
Montana Renewables LLC and World Energy Clean Fuels LLC on Feb. 19 announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement that will deliver more than 70 million gallons of SAF to the market over three years.
The U.S. exported 274,599.2 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in 2025, down 55% when compared to 2024. Biodiesel imports were at 112,907.3 metric tons for the year, down 92%.
Heathrow is stepping up its industry-leading carbon-cutting program for a fifth consecutive year with an ambitious target to go 2% beyond the U.K.’s 3.6% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate in 2026.
PBF Energy on Feb. 12 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 15,400 barrels per day during the proceeding quarter.
Neste and World Fuel Services have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied SAF at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s U.K. and European network.
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.
Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
SkyNRG has reached financial close for its SAF production facility DSL-01 at the Delfzijl chemical park in the north of the Netherlands. Once operational, it will produce 100,000 metric tons of SAF each year.
Total operable U.S. biofuel production capacity reached 25.304 billion gallons per year in November, with gains for ethanol and renewable diesel. Biodiesel capacity was down, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
Technip Energies has been awarded a substantial contract by SkyNRG for the DSL-01 project, a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility to be developed in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
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.
Haffner Energy announced on Jan. 27 the launch of its new C-iC modular industrial units line, designed to address the financing and deployment challenges facing medium-scale, decentralized biofuel projects.
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.
Adelaide University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to deliver a sustainable aviation project over the next two years.
Renewable fuel producers are ready, willing and able; need policy certainty and new tools to unlock next wave of growth
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
February 05, 2026
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw told attendees at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit that America’s ethanol and biodiesel producers are “ready, willing, and able” to meet demand.
Cathay achieved another milestone year for its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program in 2025, with SAF commitments reaching approximately 17,400 metric tons, up nearly 180% when compared to 2024.
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.
Phillips 66 on Feb. 4 reported improved fourth quarter financial results for its renewable fuels segment on higher realized margins, including inventory impacts. The improvement was partially offset by lower credits.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Feb. 3 announced its renewable diesel segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, down from $28 million during the same period of 2024.
Imperial Oil Ltd. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 30, reporting that the renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, is running well. The facility began operations in mid-2025.
The U.S. Department of Treasury and IRS on Feb. 3 released proposed regulations for the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, as updated by the One Big Beautiful Bill in mid-2025. A public comment period is scheduled to be open for 60 days.
FedEx introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at two more U.S. airports towards the end of last year: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The U.S. exported 10,167.2 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in November, according to data released by the USDA on Jan. 29. Biodiesel imports were at 18,549 metric tons for the month.
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.
Arva on Jan. 27 announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.
Topsoe has been selected by Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co. Ltd. to provide its Hydroflex technology and related services for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project with the capacity to process 300,000 tons of feedstock annually.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to Feb. 16, 2026. The grant provides a $3,000 award to one deserving full-time student.
President Trump held a rally in Clive, Iowa, on Jan. 27 where he told attendees that Congress is “very close” to getting year-round approval for E15. Grant Kimberley, executive director of the IBB, urges the president to also support biodiesel.
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