Drax has announced it will cease operations and idle pellet plant facilities in Leola and Russellville, Arkansas, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Operations at our other U.S. sites will remain unaffected, according to the company.
Waga Energy, the Waste Commission of Scott County, and Linwood Mining and Minerals have announced the successful start-up of a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa.
France-based Waga Energy on Sept. 29 released financial results for its fiscal half year, the six months ended June 30, reporting a 7% increase in total revenue, which was driven by a 39% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production revenues.
Eni has confirmed plans to convert portions of its Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery in Pavia, Italy, to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The biorefinery is expected to be operational in 2028.
OPAL Fuels, together with South Jersey Industries and the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, announced that the renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, has achieved commercial operation.
Advanced Biofuels Canada on Sept. 22 released the 10th annual Navius Research Biofuels in Canada report, the national report on Canada’s renewable and low-carbon fuel markets that shows biofuels have reached record use in Canada.
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EverGen Infrastructure Corp. on Sept. 26 provided an update on operations across its RNG and organic waste processing facilities. The company’s Fraser Valley Biogas and GrowTEC facilities produced more than 17,000 GJs in August.
Germany-based Verbio SE on Sept. 25 announced the company produced a record 1.2 million metric tons of biodiesel and ethanol during its recently concluded 2024-’25 fiscal year. Biomethane production reached 1,190 gigawatt hours (GWh).
Nopetro Energy on Sept. 16 celebrated the grand opening of southern Florida’s first landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Vero Beach. The project is located at the Indian River County landfill.
EIA reduces 2025 forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel production
September 09, 2025
The U.S. EIA reduced its outlook for 2025 biodiesel and renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 9. The 2026 production outlook for other biofuels, which includes SAF, was revised up.
Axens has announced the startup of a 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) unit in Asia. The facility features Axens’ Vegan technology and has the capacity to entirely convert renewable feedstock into high value SAF.
The U.S. EIA on Aug. 29 released data showing total U.S. operable biofuels capacity expanded slightly in June, with small gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous month.
New analysis released Aug. 20 by the American Biogas Council highlights strong growth in U.S. landfill biogas facilities, with steady increases in investment and energy production over the past five years.
Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel facility British Columbia operated at 72% capacity during Q2. The company continues to advance plans to add SAF capacity to facility, with a final investment decision targeted for 2026.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
In celebration of World Biodiesel Day, MOL Group on Aug. 8 announced SAF was successfully produced for the first time at INA’s Rijeka Refinery during a pilot project to process biocomponent. Renewable diesel was also produced.
Imperial Oil Ltd. on Aug. 1 confirmed it has completed construction and commissioning of its renewable diesel project at the Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta. The facility began producing renewable diesel in July.
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.
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.
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