PBF Energy Inc. on July 31 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility averaged approximately 14,200 barrels per day of renewable diesel production during the second quarter of 2025. Production is expected to expand in Q3.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on July 31 pressed Derek Theurer, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as under secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, on the expected timeline for the release of 45Z guidance.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Bioenerys to significantly increase the capacity and upgrade the capabilities of Bioenerys’ Moglia anaerobic digestion facility in Italy.
LG Chem and Enilive have taken a major step toward biofuels growth by breaking ground on Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant in LG Chem’s Daesan Chemical Complex.
Ameresco Inc. on July 29 announced that its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility through its partnership with Republic Services has achieved commercial operation of a renewable gas facility located at the County Landfill in Dixon, Illinois.
Avfuel Corp., the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado—the first of its kind in the region.
RYAM and GranBio sign MOU to explore cellulosic SAF project at Jesup facility
By Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
August 01, 2025
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. on July 31 announced the signing of a MOU with GranBio LLC to jointly explore the development of a small-scale commercial cellulosic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility co-located at RYAM’s Jesup, Georgia site.
Drax Group plc on July 31 confirmed it expects to sign a final agreement with the U.K. government before the end of the year establishing a low-carbon dispatchable contract for difference (CfD) to support transitional operations at Drax Power Station.
CVR Energy Inc. on July 30 reported its renewables segment achieved increased throughput during Q2 despite unplanned downtime but reported a net loss of $11 million. The company expects to retroactively claim the 45Z credit for volumes produced.
Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity expanded in May, with gains for renewable diesel and a small decrease for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Feedstock consumption was up.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on July 31 announced the U.S. Forest Service is investing $106 million to support state and landowner efforts to conserve private working forestlands across the country.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on July 30 announced a slew of new deals with transit fleets and municipalities across the country to transition their vehicles to ultra clean renewable natural gas (RNG).
SAF-producer XCF Global Inc. on July 28 announced it has signed an exclusive, non-binding indication of intent (IOI) with a renewable fuels infrastructure and feedstock solutions company based in the western U.S.
Republic Services Inc. highlighted its progress with new renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in its 2024 Sustainability Report, released July 28, and its second quarter 2025 financial results, released July 29.
The European Commission on July 28 approved a €36 million ($41.07 million) Danish state aid scheme designed to encourage airlines operating in Denmark to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on domestic routes.
Domestic production of SAF to meet 30% of New Zealand's jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate NZD 1.3 billion in GVA and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according to a Cyan Ventures study supported by Boeing.
BerQ RNG has announced that its subsidiary, Owensboro RNG LLC, has closed a $36 million credit facility with Comerica Bank to support the construction and development of a RNG facility at the West Daviess County Landfill in Owensboro, Kentucky.
The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization, and 4AIR announced a strategic collaboration between their respective SAF registries. The collaboration's key focus is on interoperability to enhance data integrity and mitigate double issuance risks.
The U.S. EPA on July 29 released a proposed rule to repeal the agency’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, which forms the legal basis for the agency’s GHG regulations. The proposal also aims to repeal all GHG regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 930,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in March, according to the latest edition of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report.
Energy Vision on July 29 released a report that shows U.S. landfill methane emissions can be cut in half while providing new revenue for operators through the implementation of practical, cost-effective measures.
CLG and INA successfully produce SAF from biogenic feedstock
By Chevron Lummus Global
July 29, 2025
Chevron Lummus Global announced a successful commercial test for coprocessing biogenic feedstocks and fossil feedstocks at INA Group's Rijeka Refinery in Croatia. SAF and renewable diesel were produced during the test.
Phillips 66 on July 25 released Q2 financial results, reporting the company’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California continues to run at reduced rates due to market conditions. Pre-tax income for the renewables segment was up when compared to Q1.
The EIB and Eni on July 24 signed a €500 million 15-year finance contract to support the conversion of Eni’s Livorno refinery in Tuscany, Italy, into a biorefinery that can produce renewable diesel, renewable naphtha and bio-LPG.
Despite low trading prices and global geopolitical uncertainty, CM Biomass demonstrated resilience in 2024/25. By strengthening its organization and value chain, the Danish biomass company maintained its sales volume at 3.7 million metric tons.
As part of its commitment to realizing a decarbonized society, NYK has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers. The bio-LNG is supplied by Titan Supply B.V. at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.
CountryMark on July 22 celebrated the completion of more than $100 million in upgrades at its refinery in Indiana, including those related to soybean oil storage. The facility produces renewable diesel via coprocessing technology.
ATOBA Energy and Air Moana are partnering to implement scalable solutions for the supply of SAF. The collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in Tahiti.
Section 45Z is here: Act fast, monetize smart
By McCord Pankonen
July 25, 2025
While final IRS guidance is still pending, the foundation of the 45Z program is well defined. Clean fuel producers should no longer be waiting; they can now move forward with critical planning and preparation, according to EcoEngineers.
Neste Corp. on July 24 released second quarter results, reporting record quarterly renewable product sales volumes despite weaker margins. SAF sales were up nearly 80% when compared to the first quarter of 2025.
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