U.S. capacity for renewable diesel and associated fuels expanded by more than 5% between Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 24.
EcoCeres has announced a partnership to supply hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to AstraZeneca for use at its medicines manufacturing facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. The renewable fuel will support backup power generation at the site.
Total U.S. operatable biofuels production capacity expanded by 38 MMgy in July, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 30.
The Cardano Foundation, the independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing Cardano as public digital infrastructure, on Sept. 30 announced two new initiatives with Petrobras.
The USDA on Sept. 30 published a final rule that fundamentally changes the structure and administration of REAP. The program will now require projects to be fully built and operational before an application can even be filed.
Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA, an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 28 announced that it has received $22.4 million from the sale of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits that were generated from ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) production in 2026.
Verbio on Sept. 24 announced the company produced a record 1.218 million metric tons of liquid biofuels and 1,410 gigawatt hours (GWh) of biomethane during the company’s fiscal year (FY) 2025-‘26, which ended June 30.
XCF Global Inc. on Sept. 25 announced August revenue from the sale of renewable diesel of more than $10 million from the shipment of 1.3 million gallons from XCF's New Rise Renewables Reno facility in Nevada.
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, is advancing the construction of the new sustainable fuels production unit at Petrobrazi. The project is expected to begin commissioning in 2028.
Praj Industries and Gevo Inc. have signed a development and commercialization agreement for bio-isobutanol (Bio-IBA) technology in India, reinforcing their long-standing association to advance sustainable low-carbon fuel solutions.
The U.S. EPA on Sept. 17 reported that 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in August, up 6% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first eight months of the year reached 16.34 billion.
Rollins announces launch of American Biofuels Trade Outlook
September 15, 2026
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins on Sept. 15 announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers.
Moeve and ArcelorMittal will launch the Green Molecules to Green Steel partnership, which aims to scale and implement disruptive technologies that enable green molecules to drive the transition to low-emission steel and industrial decarbonization.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2026 and 2027 production forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 9.
The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority on Sept. 10 announced it will not apply anti-subsidy duties to imports of renewable diesel from the U.S., as previously proposed duties “would not be in the U.K.’s economic interests.”
Jet Zero Australia raises $30 million
By Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd
September 09, 2026
Jet Zero Australia has achieved three major milestones for Project Ulysses, its proposed commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) refinery in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
XCF Global Inc. on Aug. 27 addressed current dynamics across North American fuel markets as U.S. refiners face tighter crude slates following recent production pullbacks and maintenance across Canadian oil sands facilities.
ORLEN has secured certification under the Oil and Gas Institute’s KZR INiG sustainability scheme for the co-hydrotreatment of biobased feedstocks at its Płock refinery. The facility can process 100,000 metric tons of biobased feedstocks annually.
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. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2026 and 2027 production forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 11.
XCF Global Inc., an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and SAF, on Aug. 7 provided an operational update on renewable diesel production, initial fuel sales and ongoing optimization work at its New Rise Renewables Reno facility.
Phillips 66 on Aug. 5 reported the company’s renewable fuel segment achieved significantly higher pre-tax income during the second quarter due to higher regulatory credits from higher pricing and renewable fuels production.
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 5, reporting its Hawaii renewable fuels facility ramped up production during the three-month period after commencing operations in April.
Neste is supporting the Tara Ocean Foundation’s work by supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel to help reduce the expedition’s climate impact, e.g. by replacing fossil fuel use in the polar station’s energy systems in extreme arctic weather conditions.
HF Sinclair Corp. on July 28 reported strong second quarter results for its renewable segment with high margins supported by improved renewable identification number (RIN) prices. Renewable products sales volumes were also up for the quarter.
Neste reported record results for the second quarter of 2026. EBITDA for the renewable products segment reached an all-time high, supported by a record high sales margin and sales volumes exceeding 1 million metric tons.
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch launch real-world pilot of vehicles running on 100% renewable gasoline
Repsol, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group, and Bosch, on July 15 launched a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain that will demonstrate the real-world potential of vehicles running on renewable gasoline.
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