August 3, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The U.S. EPA on Aug. 3 issued decisions on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions for RFS compliance years 2023 and 2024. The agency granted one full exemption, two partial 50% exemptions, and declared three petitions as ineligible.
Drax Group plc on July 30 announced the company’s North American pellet mills produced 1.9 million metric tons of wood pellets during the first half of 2026, down from 2.1 million metric tons of production reported for the same period of 2025.
Valero Energy Corp. released second quarter financial results on July 30, reporting significantly improved earnings for both its ethanol segment and its Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
ADM on July 30 announced a series of investments designed to expand North American oilseed crush capacity and strengthen the company's ability to meet growing demand for renewable fuels and other vegetable oil markets.
Casella Waste Systems Inc. and Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, announced the start of operations of the RNG production facility at the Hyland Landfill in Angelica, New York.