NREL launches synthetic biology project to advance biofuels

February 15, 2023

BY National Renewable Energy Laboratory

XCF Global announces completion of key upgrades and receipt of process catalyst at New Rise Reno ahead of expected commercial production

By XCF Global Inc.

a day ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Operations Business Advanced Biofuels

XCF Global Inc. on June 1 announced the successful delivery and receipt of the process catalyst at its New Rise Renewables Reno refinery, marking a pivotal operational milestone in the refinery's modernization program.

By Erin Krueger

June 01, 2026

Operations Business

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 fuels held steady.

By Erin Krueger

May 27, 2026

Advanced Biofuels Business Operations

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.

By Repsol

May 27, 2026

Advanced Biofuels Operations Business

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.

By Erin Krueger

May 21, 2026

Operations Business Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels Advanced Biofuels Cellulosic/Advanced

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.

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