The U.S. EPA on Aug. 21 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that nine new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 204 SRE petitions are now pending.
The U.S. EPA announced it has “developed a new approach” for reviewing SREs in a document filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Aug. 19. The agency is expected to issue decisions on outstanding SRE petitions soon.
The government on Ontario is investing more than $6.2 million in eight research, innovation and modernization initiatives through its Forest Biomass Program, which supports initiatives that secure and increase long-term wood utilization.
Southwest Gas Corp. has submitted a procurement agreement to the California PUC that would bring RNG to its California customers, fulfilling regulatory requirements under the state’s Senate Bill 1440 Biomethane Procurement Program.
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.
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.
As of July 2025, California’s SCFS requires renewable fuel producers using specified source feedstocks to secure attestation letters reaching back to the point of origin. This marks a significant shift in compliance expectations.
The public comment period on the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs and revise RFS regulations closed Aug. 8. Biofuel groups have largely expressed support for the proposal but also outlined several ways to improve the rulemaking.
The U.S. renewable fuels industry on Aug. 8 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Federal lawmakers also marked the occasion with resolutions introduced in the House and Senate earlier this month.
Iowa farmers have a new market opportunity for their 2025 soybean crop. Landus is expanding its Clean Fuel Regulation initiative, made possible by recent policy changes expected to increase Canada's demand for liquid biofuel.
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on July 31 announced the introduction of the Ag BIO Act. The legislation aims to update the USDA’s loan guarantee program to better support biorefining projects.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Aug. 1 announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the department’s reorganization plan, as outlined in the memorandum released July 24.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The IRS on July 21 published a notice announcing the 2025 calendar-year inflation adjustment factor for the Section 45Z clen fuel production credit. The resulting adjustment boosts maximum the value of the credit by approximately 6%.
The U.S. Senate on July 23 voted 48 to 47 to confirm the appointment of Aaron Szabo to serve as assistant administrator of the U.S. EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. Biofuel groups are congratulating him on his appointment.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on July 24 announced the reorganization of the USDA, refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and forestry.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is soliciting public comments on a preliminary plan for determining provisional emissions rates (PER) for the purposes of the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced that CE bp Renew Co LLC, its joint venture with BP Products North America Inc., has finalized the sale of $29.5 million in investment tax credits (ITC).
A new study published by the ABFA finds that the U.S. EPA’s proposal to cut the RIN by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 RVOs, could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel (BBD) industry.
Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Troy A. Carter, Sr., D-La., on July 21 reintroduced the SAF Information Act. The bill directs the U.S. EIA to more explicitly include SAF data in its weekly and monthly reports.
The U.K. Department for Transport on July 22 awarded £63 million ($82.22 million) to 17 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) companies through the governments’ Advanced Fuels Fund. The funding is expected to support approximately 1,400 jobs.
The U.S Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, in partnership with the Algae Foundation and NREL, on July 21 announced the grand champion and top four winning teams of the 2023 - 2025 U.S. DOE AlgaePrize Competition.
The USDA Forest Service on July 17 announced $80 million in investments to "spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation.” At least $12 million of that went to biomass thermal projects.
The government of Nova Scotia on July 17 launched a new initiative to promote the use of woody biomass by directing provincial agencies to prioritize the use of wood for both construction and heating applications in public buildings.
On July 18, U.S. EPA announced a reduction in force (RIF) as the agency continues its comprehensive restructuring efforts. With organizational improvements, EPA is delivering $748.8 million in savings.
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