The U.K. Department of Energy Security and Net Zero on March 23 opened a public comment period seeking stakeholder input on options for the treatment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. on March 23 provided a further update on commissioning activities at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, following the company’s Jan. 29 announcement that staged startup had commenced at the site.
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has signed an agreement with DHL to adopt its GoGreen Plus service, supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within air cargo logistics.
A recent OPIS webinar examined evolving biofuel policy and what it means for market dynamics, investment decisions and growth ahead.
The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase is attributed to the decision delay implementation of provisions penalizing imported fuels and feedstocks until 2028 or later.
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., applauded the City of Napa’s new anaerobic digestion system, a transformative clean energy project that will convert organic waste into renewable natural gas to power the city’s garbage and recycling trucks.
NACS and several cosigners on March 26 sent a letter to Congressional leadership reiterating that reinstatement of the lapsed 40A biodiesel blenders credit can quickly and efficiently help control rising diesel prices across the supply chain
OMV has partnered with Technical University of Leoben to establish a one-of-a-kind research facility where various process routes to manufacture sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are being researched and developed.
The California Air Resources Board in early March issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a vendor that can help the agency identify used cooking oil (UCO) that has been fraudulently mixed with virgin oils, such as palm oil.
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a nonpartisan group of more than 50 organizations spanning the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, convened in Washington, D.C. on March 25 for its second annual D.C. Fly-In.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Evos Rotterdam has commenced the realization of a major expansion project for low-carbon methanol and ethanol storage, following a signing ceremony held at the Port of Rotterdam. The project is expected to become operational early 2028.
The RFA, Growth Energy, Clean Fuels Alliance America and the SAF Coalition on March 25 joined more 20 state and national ag groups in urging the Trump Administration to make the upcoming 45Z regulations workable for farmers.
Anaergia Inc. reports that the California Public Utilities Commission has conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract between Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane LLC facility, Anew Climate LLC, and Southwest Gas.
XCF Global Inc. on March 23 issued a statement on the ongoing disruption to global aviation fuel markets caused by the Middle East conflict. As jet fuel and SAF prices surge to historic levels, XCF Global said domestic SAF production can help.
Gevo Inc. on March 24 highlighted the strategic value of its intellectual property portfolio. and reference potential growth opportunities created by its proprietary technology platform for SAF, other renewable hydrocarbons and chemicals.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 24 confirmed the agency will release a final rule setting 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) before the end of March.
The USDA on March 23 announced it will provide a $25 million loan guarantee under the Rural Development Timber Production Expansion Program to support a 3-MW biomass gasification project under development by Blue Mountain Electric Co. LLC.
The U.S. government is advocating against the adoption of the UN International Maritime Organization’s proposed Net Zero Framework, stating it “would have dire economic consequences for the shipping industry, energy producers, and global consumers.”
As the U.S. recognizes National Agriculture Month, the American Biogas Council on March 24 released new data showing U.S. farms are capturing 166% more biogas than they were just five years ago.
Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) has announced the successful completion of front-end loading phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility.
EcoCeres Inc. has launched a SAF pilot program in China, codenamed “Project Spark. The milestone is a step forward for the country’s independent sustainability certification and environmental credit framework for SAF.
A bill pending in the Louisiana state legislature aims to benefit the state’s wood pellet manufacturing industry by streamlining permitting, developing a skilled workforce and facilitating the efficient transportation and export of wood pellets.
An Italian subsidiary of Anaergia Inc. has signed amendments to three previously announced contracts with an entity owned by QGM S.à.r.l., relating to the development of three state-of-the-art biomethane production facilities in Italy.
Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Cemvita Inc. on March 18 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on integrated bio-methane (renewable natural gas, RNG) and renewable bio-oil (FermOil) projects in Brazil.
DHL Express has signed an agreement with Malaysia Aviation Group for the use of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. The partnership enables MAG to reduce the GHG emissions through investment in SAF used within DHL’s air network.
Gevo Inc. is delivering sustainable fuels to some of the fastest motorsports. The company recently reported approximately $5 million in revenue in 2025 from producing and selling its patented, proprietary specialty racing fuel blendstock.
Nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down 10% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first two months of 2026 reached 3.44 billion, down 2% when compared to the same period of 2025.
The U.S. EPA on March 19 released data showing six additional SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 37 SRE petitions are currently pending, up from 31 that were pending as of mid-February.
The Carbon Business Council has launched the Direct Storage of Biomass Coalition, a new industry working group that aims to advance understanding, credibility, and responsible deployment of direct biomass storage as a CO2 removal pathway.
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