Honeywell on Jan. 27 announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining process technology to produce SAF. Tata Projects Ltd. has been appointed as EPC partner for the project.
XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream agree to binding term sheet for 3-party merger
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.
The U.K. Department of Transport on Jan. 20 announced plans to offer up to £43 million ($59.53 million) to support green aviation projects, including those focused on clean fuels and zero-emission aircraft.
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.
Iowa’s biodiesel plants produced 244 million gallons in 2025, down 31% from 353 million gallons in 2024. Only eight facilities reported production in 2025, with several running off and on, well under capacity.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Jan. 26 sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF industry’s contribution to U.S. energy security and rural prosperity.
SAFFA Fund I LP, an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management LLC, and SAF One Energy Management Ltd. have announced an investment of up to $30 million by SAFFA in a SAF One project, breaking ground in 2026.
New Danish data, collected during real-world sailing, documents significant climate benefits from biofuel for the shipping industry. The findings have been submitted to the International Maritime Organization.
Clean Fuels Conference 2026: Unity drives growth, progress
January 22, 2026
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.
Clean Fuels Alliance America recognized John Deere and R.W. Beckett Corp. for their outstanding contributions in advancing biodiesel for heavy-duty equipment and renewable heating fuels during the 2026 Clean Fuels Conference.
The planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern hit a snag on Jan. 16 when the Surface Transportation Board issued a unanimous decision finding that the merger application is incomplete.
Biomass Magazine has announced the addition of the North American Biocarbon Conference to the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, expanding the event’s scope to include the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies.
Business Aviation Coalition for SAF urges leaders to bring ‘a spirit of dialogue’ to the skies and seek SAF for travel to Davos 2026
By Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
January 20, 2026
As global leaders prepare to convene for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, the Business Aviation Coalition for SAF is encouraging aircraft operators and delegations to contact their fuel providers and FBOs immediately to secure SAF.
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. has announced that MOL, China's largest fuel supplier SINOPEC Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum Co. Ltd., and Marubeni Corp. have signed an MOU for the establishment of a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Jan. 14 recognized Karde’s Convenience Store and Pilot Travel Centers for their outstanding leadership in expanding access to renewable fuels and strengthening Iowa’s ethanol and biodiesel markets.
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.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 15 released new data showing one new small refinery exemption (SRE) petition was filed under RFS during the past month. A total of 26 SRE petitions are currently pending, up from 25 that were pending as of mid-December.
Moeve has completed the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Condor for flights departing from Tenerife South Airport on the Canary Islands, a location not yet legally subject to ReFuelEU Aviation requirements.
Bunge’s Brazilian operation has become the first company to certify soybeans for use in the production of SAF under the ISCC CORSIA PLUS protocol, an advanced certification recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
SkyNRG announced a key milestone for Project Wigeon, a planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Eastern Washington, after securing environmental approvals from the Washington State Department of Ecology and Walla Walla County.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects the production of renewable diesel and other biofuels, including SAF, to expand in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
XCF Global Inc. announced on Jan. 12 that it is evaluating financing options to support the construction of its New Rise Reno 2 facility. If constructed, New Rise 2 is expected to enable XCF to expand its SAF and renewable fuel platform.
Washington State leaders, aviation industry partners, research institutions, Tribal representatives and sustainability advocates on Jan. 8 launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, an initiative that aims to accelerate SAF deployment.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the appointment of Justin Benavidez as USDA’s Chief Economist. Benavidez’s appointment follows the retirement of Seth Meyer, who served as USDA’s Chief Economist since 2021.
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.
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.
Corteva Inc. and bp on Jan. 7 announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like SAF and renewable diesel.
The clean fuels industry strengthened its foundation in 2025 behind record policy targets, new engine capabilities and proven performance, setting expectations for continued growth in 2026, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America.
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