
Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. IMAGE: ResourceWise
January 9, 2026
BY Matthew Stone
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The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 released data showing nearly 1.68 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, down 9% when compared to 1.84 billion RINs generated in January 2024.
The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately 17%.
Bayer on Feb. 19 announced the launch of newgold seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market.
Montana Renewables LLC and World Energy Clean Fuels LLC on Feb. 19 announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement that will deliver more than 70 million gallons of SAF to the market over three years.
Heathrow is stepping up its industry-leading carbon-cutting program for a fifth consecutive year with an ambitious target to go 2% beyond the U.K.’s 3.6% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate in 2026.