EIA: US capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024 Fuel Ethanol Plant Production Capacity Report, 2024 Biodiesel Plant Production Capacity Report, and 2024 Renewable Diesel Fuel and Other Biofuels Plant Production Capacity Report

October 18, 2024

BY U.S. Energy Information Administration

USDA: US wood pellet exports fall to 608,572 metric tons in February

By Erin Krueger

13 hours ago

Pellets Markets Business

The U.S. exported 608,572.1 metric tons of wood pellets in February, down 37% when compared to the previous month and down 24% when compared to February 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on April 2.

By Erin Krueger

15 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Operations

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.

By Erin Krueger

18 hours ago

Policy Business

The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service on March 31 announced it will not make any new grant awards under the Rural Energy for America Program until it updates program regulations to comply with Executive Order 14315.

By FIDEM Energy LLC

20 hours ago

Biogas Business

FIDEM Energy LLC, a Tennessee-based developer of biogas to energy projects, on April 1 announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Sojitz Corp. to advance U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) production.

By Erin Krueger

April 01, 2026

Operations Business

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.

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