The Senate Agriculture Committee on Aug. 6 failed to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. Committee members are expected to continue work on the legislation when the Senate reconvenes in mid-September.

Montauk Renewables Inc. on Aug. 5 reported the company’s renewable natural gas (RNG) production increased by 3% during the second quarter. Renewable electricity production expanded by nearly 5% during the three-month period.

Aemetis Inc. on Aug. 6 reported the company achieved 20% revenue growth during the second quarter. During an earnings call, company officials discussed ongoing improvements at the Keyes ethanol plant and plans to expand biogas production.

Par Pacific Holdings Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 5, reporting its Hawaii renewable fuels facility ramped up production during the three-month period after commencing operations in April.

U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.749 billion pounds of feedstock in May, up 10% when compared to April and up 8% when compared to May 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 5.

Total operable U.S. biofuels capacity increased slightly in May, with gains for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 31. Biodiesel and renewable diesel capacity were unchanged.

The U.S. exported 946,522.4 metric tons of wood pellets in June up nearly 8% when compared to May and up nearly 28% when compared to June 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 4.

bp on Aug. 4 announced plans to sell Archaea Energy, it’s U.S.-based biogas business less than four years after acquiring the company. The planned sale is part of a larger effort at bp to simplify and strengthen the company’s portfolio.

Marathon Petroleum Corp. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 4, reporting significantly improved performance for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins, higher throughputs and improved regulatory credit values.

The Senate Agriculture Committee on July 31 released an updated draft of its 2026 Farm Bill 2.0 that includes language to enable year-round sales of E15 and revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard small refinery exemption (SRE) program.