January 9, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Jan. 22 unanimously adopted regulations implementing a Clean Transportation Fuel Program, making New Mexico the fourth U.S. state to adopt a clean fuel standard.
The planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern hit a snag on Jan. 16 when the Surface Transportation Board issued a unanimous decision finding that the merger application is incomplete.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects the production of renewable diesel and other biofuels, including SAF, to expand in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
The clean fuels industry strengthened its foundation in 2025 behind record policy targets, new engine capabilities and proven performance, setting expectations for continued growth in 2026, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America.
The U.S. exported 830,468.7 metric tons of wood pellets in September, down from 894,320.3 metric tons in August and 898,133.7 metric tons in September 2024, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Dec. 11.