Strategic Biofuels has received its final Class VI Sequestration Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, marking a major milestone, significantly advancing the company’s Louisiana Green Fuels project in Caldwell Parish.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 880,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in April, according to the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
Neste reported record results for the second quarter of 2026. EBITDA for the renewable products segment reached an all-time high, supported by a record high sales margin and sales volumes exceeding 1 million metric tons.
Puro.earth on July 21 announced the certification and issuance of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) for the VEAS wastewater treatment plant project in Norway, developed by Inherit Carbon Solutions.
HAMR Energy has welcomed up to $32 million in conditional funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to advance its landmark projects that will transform Australian plantation forestry residues and renewable energy into SAF.
SOCAR Türkiye and Pegasus Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of SAF. Under the agreement, organizations aim to work together to identify SAF-related needs in Türkiye, conduct feasibility studies, and take other actions.
The RNG Coalition on July 23 celebrates Hawaii Gov. Josh Green's signing of SB 2999 into law. The new law directs the Hawaii Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) program.
XCF Global Inc. on July 23 announced that it has entered into a joint commercialization and development agreement with Continual Renewable Ventures Pty Ltd and New Rise Australia Pty Ltd. for a proposed biorefinery project in Australia.
The USDA is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects.
Wood pellet consumption in the EU is expected to expand by 2% this year, driven by increased residual use, according to a report filed with the USDA. That increased demand is forecast to result in a partial recovery of EU wood pellet imports.
The Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 was introduced in both the House and the Senate on July 22. The bill aims to expand the RFS’s definition of renewable biomass to include additional low value woody materials.
The U.K. government on July 23 announced plans to broaden eligibility criteria for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) financing and released updated statistics on the volume of fuel used to meet the country’s SAF mandate last year.
The Timphaus farming business in Lohne, Germany, began producing biogas in 2011. After 15 years, the family that operates the farm is now expanding its biogas operations to include an EnviThan gas upgrading unit.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could become a major driver of Canada's industrial and economic growth, according to a macroeconomic study conducted by Airbus and ICF, unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Honeywell Technologies has completed its acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business for £1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal strengthens the company’s portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels.
The DOE on July 22 announced it has selected 278 projects to move forward with award negotiations under the Genesis Mission request for applications released in March. Several bioenergy-related projects are among those selected by the agency.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on July 21 announced operations have been temporarily suspended at its 74.8-megawatt (MW) Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant for repair work. The facility is expected to resume operations soon.
SAF Magazine announced that six companies have selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington.
Ag-Grid Energy LLC has acquired the Waunakee, Wisconsin, anaerobic digester facility, a pioneering renewable energy and nutrient management project developed 15 years ago. The facility has been renamed Demeter Ag-Grid.
New Energy Risk on July 7 announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Yilkins to extend insurance coverage under NER’s master policy to include Yilkins’ advanced pellet torrefaction process.
Air Canada and Airbus have announced their intent to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform, which will provide CAD 13.7 million (US$10 million) to support a commercial-scale SAF industry in Canada.
Quebec has set a goal to more than double its bioenergy production by 2050 as part of the province’s new Integrated Energy Resource Management Plan, which was released by Quebec’s Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy on June 30.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall on July 16 sent a letter to congressional leadership calling for additional support for U.S. agriculture producers as AFBF analysis predicts farmer losses will deepen in 2027.
Topsoe and Sasol have signed a licensing agreement with Allied Biofuels to provide technologies for its eSAF and biobased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility located in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan.
The EPA on July 20 announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. Members were chosen for their expertise in key EPA priority areas, including regenerative agricultural practices.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., on July 16 introduced the Biomass Facility Construction Act. The legislation aims to create a tax credit to incentivize the development of new biomass energy facilities to support wildfire mitigation efforts.
CARB on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 LCFS amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the FAQs will continue to be updated periodically.
With the successful commissioning of a combined biogas and gas upgrading plant for its customer Halinga OÜ, EnviTec Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG is supporting the Estonian dairy company in achieving its environmental and sustainability targets.
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch launch real-world pilot of vehicles running on 100% renewable gasoline
Repsol, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group, and Bosch, on July 15 launched a pioneering six-month pilot project in Spain that will demonstrate the real-world potential of vehicles running on renewable gasoline.
Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev Canada, announces a $58 million loan to Brazil-based Acelen Renewables. The financing will support the construction and operation of a biorefinery to produce SAF and renewable diesel.
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