Total operatable U.S. biofuel capacity dipped slightly in March, with reductions for both ethanol and biodiesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on May 29. Capacity for renewable diesel and associated fuel held steady.
Poland-based Orlen on May 25 announced it has commenced operations at a 300,000-metric-ton-per year renewable diesel facility in Plock, a city in central Poland located approximately 70 miles northwest of Warsaw.
Repsol on May 26 announced the launch of its second 100% renewable fuel plant on the Iberian Peninsula, located at its Puertollano industrial complex. The facility has the capacity to produce 200,000 tons per year.
More than 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in April, up 3% when compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 21. Total RIN generation for the first four months of 2026 reached 7.51 billion.
Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF stand alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery.
Opal Fuels Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 11, reporting renewable natural gas (RNG) production was up 9% when compared the same period of 2025. The company plans to significantly increase production capacity over the next year.
Montauk Renewables on May 6 reported first quarter revenues increased 9% when compared to the same period of 2025. The company also announced it has commissioned the Montauk Ag Renewables project in North Carolina.
Verbio on May 13 announced biomethane production expanded 8.4% during the fiscal third quarter, the three months ended March 31, with biodiesel production up 1.5%. Ethanol production fell by 18.9% during the period.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 7, reporting that the volume of renewable natural gas (RNG) sold during the period was up more than 33% when compared to the first quarter of 2025.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on May 7 announced the renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in Prince George, British Columbia, achieved a throughput of 2,837 barrels per day during the first quarter.
BDI-BioEnergy: Advanced pretreatment plant successfully commissioned in Ghent
By BDI-BioEnergy International
May 13, 2026
BDI-BioEnergy International and Ghent Renewables have successfully commissioned an industry-leading feedstock pretreatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium. The plant will strengthen the supply chain for sustainable fuels, including SAF.
The U.S. EIA increased its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 12. The 2026 forecasts for biodiesel and other biobased diesel fuels, which includes SAF, were maintained.
Calumet Inc. on May 8 confirmed that the MaxSAF expansion at its Montana Renewables facility was completed on time and on budget. The facility has resumed operations and now has the capacity to produce 150 MMgy of SAF.
Gevo Inc. on May 7 confirmed the company has received nonbinding indications of interest from multiple parties regarding efforts to finance its proposed AtJ project in North Dakota. Efforts to boost ethanol production capacity are also progressing.
Aemetis Inc. on May 7 released Q1 results, reporting a 27% increase in revenues with growth across its ethanol, RNG and biodiesel segments. Plans for a proposed renewable diesel and SAF plant continue to be impacted by 45Z guidance delays.
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on May 5 confirmed that its Hawaii renewable fuels facility began operations in April. The biorefinery has the capacity to produce 61 MMgy of renewable diesel, SAF and other renewable fuels.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 5, reporting a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins and the recognition of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
Phillips 66 released Q1 financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional improvement in Q2.
Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same period of last year.
Vanguard Renewables on April 28 announced the completion of three renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform food waste into a scalable solution for a more diversified energy future.
Hydron Energy on April 27 announced the launch of its breakthrough RNG platform project at the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack, British Columbia, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of cost-effective RNG production.
The government of Queensland, Australia, has announced it will invest $25 million to support a project that will enable renewable diesel production at Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery. The project could expand in the future to include SAF production.
XCF Global Inc. on April 9 announced that the conversion of its New Rise Renewables Reno plant remains on schedule. The company currently expects the SAF facility could begin commissioning in early June.
XCF Global Inc.’s biorefinery located near Reno, Nevada, could resume sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production during the second quarter of 2026, according to an annual report filed with the U.S. SEC on March 31.
U.S. operable ethanol and biodiesel production capacity expanded slightly in January, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 31. Renewable diesel capacity fell by more than 2% when compared to December.
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.
Opal Fuels Inc. on March 16 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting the company produced 1.3 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas (RNG) during the quarter, up 20% when compared to the same period of 2024.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India.
Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.
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