The USDA on April 14 announced the cancellation of its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. Select projects that meet certain requirements may continue under a new Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.
The governors of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Missouri on April 10 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to set higher Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs).
President Donald Trump on April 8 issued an executive order that aims to protect oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, geothermal, biofuel, critical mineral, and nuclear energy resources from state overreach.
Growth Energy and Clean Fuels Alliance America on April 14 filed a reply brief in a case challenging the U.S. EPA for its failure to reallocate gallons lost due to SREs granted after RVOs have been issued under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Wood Pellet Association of Canada has launched a multi-lingual website and Japanese market awareness campaign that aims to allow stakeholders to easily access information about the sustainability, quality and reliability of Canadian wood pellets.
Montauk Renewables Inc. on April 10 announced that its subsidiary, Tulsa LFG LLC, has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) landfill gas project at the American Environmental Landfill Inc. (AEL) in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have agreed to work together with Renewable Developments Australia to become key partners on a project that will set out to deliver a homegrown SAF production facility in Australia.
At the 2025 International Biomass Conference and Expo, panelists offered insight and solutions for wood pellet and biogas producers to streamline their process and maximize production.
The USDA reduced its outlook for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released April 10. The outlook for soybean oil pricing was revised up.
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, on April 10 reintroduced legislation to extend the 45Z clean fuel production credit and limit eligibility for the credit to renewable fuels made from domestically sourced feedstocks.
Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry on April 10 submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury and IRFS providing recommendations on how to best implement upcoming 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2025 forecasts for renewable diesel and biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10. The outlook for “other biofuel” production, which includes SAF, was raised.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a contract with Techbau S.p.A., a leading Italian company specializing in large-scale engineering and construction projects, for the building of five new biomethane production plants in Italy.
Selecting the right hydrogen sulfide control solution is a critical decision for biogas plants to maximize effectiveness, minimize costs and support environmental and regulatory goals.
Lawmakers in Wisconsin on April 3 announced their intent to introduce legislation that would create a $1.50 per gallon production tax credit for SAF. The bill is currently circulating for co-sponsorship support and will be formally introduced soon.
Neste has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per year. Neste’s global SAF production capacity is now 1.5 million tons.
Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd has announced a FEED contract with Technip Energies and continuation of the owner’s engineering services contract with Long Energy & Resources for an ethanol-to-SAF project that will use LanzaJet technology.
A group of 16 senators, led by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on April 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to increase RVO and account for SREs in the agency’s upcoming RFS rulemaking.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has reported that its biorefinery in Prince George, British Columbia, operated at 88% capacity last year. A final investment decision on the company’s proposed SAF project is expected by year end.
A group of small refineries on April 4 sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him “to sent the multi-national oil and biofuels companies back to the drawing board to come up with a biofuels policy that does no harm.”
Aemetis Inc. on April 8 announced that its production of renewable natural gas (RNG) increased 55% in March compared to February. Aemetis Biogas also completed a sale of LCFS and D3 RINs at the end of Q1.
Mulling Our Value Proposition
April 08, 2025
Editor's note from Biomass Magazine Issue 2.
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., and Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Mark Warner, D-Va., on April 2 reintroduced legislation that aims to create a $1-per-gallon tax credit for RNG sold for use as transportation fuel.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on April 3 issued a Secretarial Memo to establish a “Emergency Situation Determination” that aims to empower the U.S. Forest Service to expedite efforts to reduce wildfire risk on National Forest System lands.
The RNG Coalition on April 7 debuted a new brand identity, shortening its name (previously “Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas”) and unveiling a vibrant new logo system that highlights its role as the trusted voice for North America's RNG industry.
BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant. Construction is underway and the facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Verity Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Gevo Inc., has partnered with Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) to implement Verity’s proprietary track and trace software. The collaboration aims to unlock additional value through export premiums.
Researchers from the U.S. DOE’s Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium describe sources of feedstock variability and why it matters for biorefinery operations.
WM April 2 announced the company will celebrate the official grand openings for four recycling and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the U.S. The RNG projects are located near Chicago and Philadelphia.
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