Opal Fuels on Aug. 7 announced the company produced 1.2 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas (RNG) during the second quarter of 2025, up approximately 33% when compared to the same period of last year.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Aug. 6 announced the reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which promotes the use of U.S.-made biobased products.
EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuels producer, is partnering with Xiamen Airlines to collect and transport waste cooking oil from selected restaurant partners through its established supply chain.
World’s largest International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo announces 2026 dates
By BBI International
August 18, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the 42th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will take place on June 2-4, 2026, at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
A review published Aug. 11 in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts argues that retrofitting relatively young coal plants to cofire biomass and capture up to 99% of resulting CO2 could eliminate 1.6 billion metric tons of emissions annually.
Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei on Aug. 5 announced it has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Kintetsu World Express Inc. has entered into a new agreement with Shell Aviation regarding the use of SAF. Under this agreement, KWE will adopt Shell Aviation's digital platform "Avelia" to swiftly address shippers' low-carbon transportation needs.
TSI and Telfair Forest Products have built a torrefied biomass plant scaled to produce enough product for commercial-scale testing.
The U.S. Energy Information currently predicts renewables will account for 24% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 26% next year, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 12.
The U.S. EIA increased its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 12. The 2026 forecast for SAF production was lowered, but the outlook for biodiesel production was maintained.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 11 released second quarter results, reporting positive net income and positive adjusted EBTIDA for the period. The company also confirmed it is prioritizing development of a 30 MMgy ethanol-to-jet project in North Dakota.
Aemetis Inc. released Q2 results, reporting increase revenue when compared to Q1. During an earnings call, company officials detailed progress with the company’s RNG, ethanol, biodiesel, SAF and carbon CCS projects.
Conestoga Energy on Aug. 14 announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables LLC, a process technology company that enables production of ultra-low carbon intensity ethanol and intermediates, from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC.
DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new SAF partnership. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 metric tons of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia.
WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH reaffirms its independence as a leading manufacturer of biogas plants. Since its foundation, WELTEC BIOPOWER has built more than 400 biogas plants in 27 countries around the globe.
In an increasingly automated age, even companies in the bioenergy space are evolving their machines and technologies.
Calumet Inc. on Aug. 8 confirmed its Montana Renewables biorefinery is currently running at full capacity. An initial phase of the company’s MaxSAF initiative remains on track to boost SAF capacity to up to 150 MMgy by mid-2026.
Montauk Renewables Inc. on Aug. 6 reported the company produced approximately 1.4 MMBtu of RNG during the second quarter of this year. The company also produced approximately 42,000 MWh of renewable electricity.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on Aug. 7 reported the company sold 61.4 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) during the second quarter, up 7.5% when compared to the same period of last year.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 13 announced the relaunch of EPA’s Guidance Portal, a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to air quality, water protection, hazardous waste management, and more.
The USDA Forest Service awarded $1.4 million to the Alliance for Green Heat to expand firewood banks in the United States. The funding will help communities acquire and process low-grade wood from federal lands for residential heating.
Closing the performance gap in pellet mills using the Design of Experiments could push the industry into a more efficient, well-informed age.
The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Aug. 12. The forecast for soybean oil prices was also unchanged.
U.S. soybean production for 2025 is forecast at 4.29 billion bushels, down 2% when compared to last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest monthly Crop Production report, released Aug. 12.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Aug. 5 released second quarter financial results, reporting improved EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment. The company primarily attributed the improvement to increased utilization and higher margins.
Chevron Corp. on Aug. 1 confirmed the company started production at the Geismar renewable diesel plant in Louisiana during the second quarter after completing work to expand plant capacity from 7,000 to 22,000 barrels per day.
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