The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released new data showing eight new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending.
EcoCeres Inc. has attained certification under the RSB ICAO CORSIA scheme for SAF, a globally recognized standard aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.
Ductor Americas, Inc. and Weaver Brothers Eggs announced the RNG and organic fertilizer project under development in Darke County, Ohio, has received its permit to Install and Operate, issued by the Ohio Department of Agricultur.
The Canadian government on Dec. 16 released final regulations to reduce methane emissions from the country’s oil and gas sector and landfills. The government is also investing $16 million in methane measurement, reporting and mitigation research.
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) on Dec. 5 announced it will award $459,000 to Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) to support the installation of a district biomass heating system.
Tidewater Renewables completes planned outage, returns to full capacity
By Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd.
December 18, 2025
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has safely completed the planned seven-day outage to reinstall the repaired component at the corporation's renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen complex located in Prince George, British Columbia.
XCF Global Inc., Southern Energy Renewables Inc., and DevvStream Corp. on Dec. 12 announced a non-binding tripartite MOU to jointly explore the potential development of a next-generation low-carbon fuels platform to accelerate SAF adoption.
Lignetics Group has officially launched PelletHeat.com—a new, all-in-one educational website for pellet heating. The resource is designed to help consumers better understand the benefits of energy-efficient, renewable pellet heat.
ATOBA Energy and Flying Forest on Dec. 11 announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) for a long-term SAF offtake agreement. This strategic partnership will support Flying Forest's groundbreaking SAF project in Finland
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has entered into an initiative agreement with the Government of British Columbia that will provide Tidewater with BC LCFS credits to support the production of biofuel from processing.
The U.S. EPA currently expects to issue a final rule setting 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs during the first quarter of 2026, according to a notice filed with the U.S Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 15.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Dec. 2 introduced the Consumer Relief and Opportunities for Producers Act, which aims to temporarily reinstate the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders tax credit for six months, through May 31, 2026.
Carolina Renewable Products has officially broken ground on its first renewable diesel facility in Orangeburg County, marking the launch of a $280 million clean-energy investment that will create 155 jobs over the next five years.
Clean Energy Technologies Inc. (CETY) on Dec. 10 announced a dedicated HTAP based platform designed for integration with existing and planned anaerobic digestion (AD) and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
Luxury FBO Million Air Austin (KAUS) and leading fuel supplier Avfuel Corp. came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
California Ethanol + Power and the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corp. on Dec. 11 announced that Sugar Valley Energy has been selected to receive a Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Jobs First Collaborative.
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.
Drax Group plc on Dec. 11 announced the company has no near-term or medium-term plans to expand wood pellet production capacity. Work on the proposed 450,000-metric-ton-per-year pellet plant in Longview, Washington, will remain paused.
New initiative promotes US biofuels for maritime market
By American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association,
December 11, 2025
The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association, announced its official launch on Dec. 11
IATA: SAF production growth rate is slowing down, essential to correct course ahead of e-SAF mandates
By International Air Transport Association
December 11, 2025
In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million metric tons (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024, according to the IATA. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt.
Darling Ingredients Inc. has announced an agreement to sell approximately $60 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. These credits were generated under the IRA by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
Renewables are expected to account for more than 24% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, expanding to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2026 production forecast for renewable diesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9. The production forecast for other biofuels, including SAF, was maintained.
A group of five oil state senators on Dec. 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asking the agency to scrap plans to reallocate RFS renewable volume obligations (RVOs) waived via the small refinery exemption (SRE) program.
A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the RIN credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets.
Orbital Biocarbon, an operator-led infrastructure company building sewage-sludge disposal facilities serving wastewater utilities, announced on Dec. 10 the closing of a strategic investment round that includes a personal investment from Toby Z. Rice.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 8 ordered the U.S. EPA to provide an update regarding the current status of its proposal to set 2026 RFS RVOs. The update must be filed with the court within seven days.
Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan.; Mike Flood, R-Neb.; Troy Carter, D-La.; and Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on Dec. 9 introduced legislation that aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for SAF and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released Dec. 9. The estimate for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production was revised down.
The Ontario government on Dec. 9 announced it will invest $2.25 million through the Forest Biomass Program to help CHAR Technologies commercialize the production of biocoal, a low-carbon fuel made from forest mill byproducts and underused wood.
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