Attorneys general call for investigation over alleged SRE abuse by small refineries

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird

November 4, 2025

BY Erin Krueger

Hilgers, Bird urge EPA to create opt-in GHG reporting program to preserve 45Q, 45Z availability for ethanol producers

By Erin Krueger

7 hours ago

Policy Carbon Capture Business

Officials in Nebraska and Iowa have expressed concerns that the U.S. EPA’s planned repeal of its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program could negatively impact the ability of biofuel producers to access 45Q and 45Z tax credits.

By Erin Krueger

October 31, 2025

Policy

Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry urged the U.S. EPA to fully reallocate RVOs waived via small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the RFS in comments filed with the agency ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline.

By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

October 31, 2025

Biogas Use Business

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced a series of new agreements with customers across the country expanding their use of ultraclean, affordable renewable natural gas (RNG). The company also grew its customer base for bulk liquefied natural gas (LNG).

By XCF Global Inc.

October 31, 2025

Business Sustainable Aviation Fuels

XCF Global Inc. has signed a binding term sheet with New Rise Australia Pty. Ltd. (New Rise AU) to accelerate the development of biorefineries in Australia. New Rise AU is expected to build and operate at least three SAF facilities.

By Erin Krueger

October 30, 2025

Advanced Biofuels Business Operations

PBF Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 15,400 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the third quarter. Production is expected to expand slightly during the final quarter of the year.

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