University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
August 16, 2017
BY University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
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The U.S EPA released updated RIN data on Aug. 20, reporting that 2.12 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in July, up more than 4% when compared to July 2025. Total RIN generation for the first seven months of the year reached 14.19 billion.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on Aug.13 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in Prince George, British Columbia, achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 barrels per day during the second quarter of 2026.
Imperial Oil Ltd. is prioritizing renewable diesel production at its Strathcona refinery in Canada due to strong economics. The company is also adding additional rail handling capacity to the facility.
The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 warded $105.5 million in wood innovation grants to 177 projects across the nation. Funded projects include those focused on biochar, bioenergy and wood pellet production.
Renewables are expected to account for 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, increasing to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 11.