The Canadian government in September 2025 announced new biofuel production incentives would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada Association, is welcoming the new incentives.
DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM have taken a significant step toward decarbonizing global container transport. The two companies have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association recently elected its board of directors, officers and executive committee for 2026. New officers will serve a one-year term during the 2026 calendar year.
Kanematsu Corp. has begun supplying FAME-blended biofuel for international ocean-going vessels together with Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. and Kanematsu Yuso Co. Ltd., a Kanematsu group company.
Aviation sustainability provider Azzera Inc. announces that JETEX is the latest strategic investor in its digital carbon-management platform. JETEX will also work with Azzera as a sustainability partner to procure and manage SAF beginning in 2026.
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Dec. 22 announced the sale of approximately $50 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the Inflation Reduction Act by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
EcoEngineers, a clean energy consulting, auditing and advisory firm recently acquired by leading risk management partner LRQA, on Dec. 3 announced the promotion of Chelsa Oren to ethanol and biodiesel services director.
FincoEnergies has announced the launch of GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions while utilizing a bunkering process identical to that of regular diesel.
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. on Dec. 11 announced meaningful progress in its ongoing facility modernization and mandated environmental compliance program with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Comstock Inc. on Dec. 8 announced that one of its strategic investees, Bioleum Corp., acquired Hexas Biomass Inc., a global leader in the development and deployment of purpose grown energy crops and biomaterials
DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) have signed a new framework agreement, further deepening their joint commitment to decarbonizing the air freight industry.
The Maryland Biofuels Task Force on Dec. 15 released its comprehensive report assessing the challenges, costs, feasibility, and statewide benefits of expanding the use of higher biofuel blends across Maryland.
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines on Dec. 17 announced it has joined Par Hawaii to invest in pioneering the development of SAF in Hawaiʻi using locally grown agriculture feedstock to reduce aviation carbon emissions.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on Dec. 18 that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 108 projects to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state.
Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released data showing 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, down from 2.05 billion generated during the same month of 2024. Total RIN generation for the first 11 months of 2025 reached 21.11 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released new data showing eight new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending.
EcoCeres Inc. has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for SAF, a globally recognized standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has safely completed the planned seven-day outage to reinstall the repaired component at the corporation's renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen complex located in Prince George, British Columbia.
XCF Global Inc., Southern Energy Renewables Inc., and DevvStream Corp. on Dec. 12 announced a non-binding tripartite MOU to jointly explore the potential development of a next-generation low-carbon fuels platform to accelerate SAF adoption.
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has entered into an initiative agreement with the Government of British Columbia that will provide Tidewater with BC LCFS credits to support the production of biofuel from processing.
Optimus Technologies on Dec. 9 announced the signing of a MOU with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Under the agreement, Mitsui has secured the exclusive rights as a distributor of Optimus' Vector System and related products in Japan, India, and ASEAN countries.
Luxury FBO Million Air Austin (KAUS) and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corp. came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. exported 24,777.3 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in September, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Dec. 11. Biodiesel imports were at 140 metric tons for the month.
New initiative promotes US biofuels for maritime market
By American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association,
December 11, 2025
The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association, announced its official launch on Dec. 11
IATA: SAF production growth rate is slowing down, essential to correct course ahead of e-SAF mandates
By International Air Transport Association
December 11, 2025
In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million metric tons (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024, according to the IATA. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt.
Darling Ingredients Inc. has announced an agreement to sell approximately $60 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the IRA by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
The U.S. EIA increased its 2026 production forecast for biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9. The outlook renewable diesel was revised down while the forecast for other biofuels, including SAF, was maintained.
A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the RIN credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets.
CyRide, the city bus system for Ames, Iowa, has been awarded $14.6 million through the to expand its administrative, maintenance, and bus storage facility and convert 20 buses to 100% biodiesel (B100).
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