
Tim Portz, program director at BBI International, delivers the welcome remarks at the North American SAF Conference & Expo. / IMAGE: JOE SZURSZEWski
October 30, 2023
BY Katie Schroeder
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2026 production forecast for renewable diesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9. The production forecast for other biofuels, including SAF, was maintained.
Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan.; Mike Flood, R-Neb.; Troy Carter, D-La.; and Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on Dec. 9 introduced legislation that aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for SAF and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 940,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in August, according to the latest edition of the U.S. EIA’s latest Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 940,000 tons.
XCF Global Inc. on Dec. 5 announced it has completed initial site work at New Rise Reno 2, including grading of the 10-acre parcel and construction of new access roads. The expansion project will boost SAF capacity to approximately 80 MMgy.
Emirates and ENOC Group on Nov. 19 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.