Eni has announced plans to develop a 500,000-metric-ton-per-year biorefinery at its existing industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. The facility, which will produce renewable diesel and SAF, is expected to be operational in 2028.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is proposing to update current disclosure rules for biofuel feedstock consumption as part of a proposed three-year extension of its Petroleum Supply Reporting System.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Oct. 22 wrote U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, asking him to close a loophole in the administration’s Reciprocal Tariff regime that exempts diesel and renewable diesel from reciprocal tariffs.
This fall, Raleigh will become the first city in North Carolina – and one of only a few cities in the nation – to power its bus fleet with renewable natural gas (RNG) created from its own wastewater.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is now open. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through Nov. 21.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Oct. 14 announced that its 75-megawatt (MW) Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant resumed operations on Oct. 10. The facility was idled in June following a malfunction of auxiliary boiler equipment.
The National Farmer Union is urging the White House and congressional leadership to dedicate resources toward expanding use of ethanol, biodiesel and SAF as part of any effort to provide assistance to struggling U.S. agricultural producers.
Woodchuck, the AI-powered climate-tech startup, on Oct. 21 announced that Barton Malow has partnered with the company to divert wood waste from the Hart Solar Farm project away from landfills and into clean energy production.
Generate Capital PBC, along with Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt, on Oct. 20 announced the closing of a C$60 million (US$43 million) inaugural financing for Generate Upcycle's North American anaerobic digestion (AD) portfolio.
Houston American Energy Corp. on Oct. 21 announced plan to develop biomass-to-liquid fuels and SAF projects that will integrate BTG Bioliquids’ proprietary fast pyrolysis technology for the production of fast pyrolysis bio-oil from woody biomass.
Pellet and forestry experts explain the potential for woody biomass and pellets from waste wood residues to be used as a sustainable aviation fuel feedstock.
CoBank on Oct. 15 released its latest quarterly insights report, predicting the U.S. EPA will likely delay final action on its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs and small refinery exemption (SRE) reallocation proposals until early 2026.
XCF Global Inc.’s biorefinery located near Reno, Nevada, could resume SAF production as early as the first quarter of 2026, according a second quarter financial report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 16.
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization on Oct. 17 announced it would delay a vote on its proposed Net Zero Framework for one year. In the interim, UN member states will continue to work towards consensus on the framework.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has announced the filing of a new patent application for a linear nitrogen rejection unit (NRU) as part of its Cascade LF product line, the company’s next-generation landfill gas upgrading technology.
Clean Energy Technologies Inc. on Oct. 16 announced the Vermont PUC is reviewing a permit application for a proposed 2.2 MW project will use pyrolysis and gasification technologies to convert biomass into renewable synthetic gas for clean combustion.
Carolina Renewable Products, a clean energy company, on Oct. 7 announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The proposed facility will convert woody biomass into renewable diesel, biochar and wood vinegar.
Exolum invests in UK’s first independent SAF blending facility
October 17, 2025
European logistics company Exolum on Oct. 15 announced its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the U.K.’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 16 released data showing more than 1.92 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in September, down approximately 9% when compared to last year. Total RIN generation for the first nine months of 2025 reached 17.13 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 16 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that seven new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 30 SRE petitions are now pending.
Clean Fuels Alliance America has shared with U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin projections of the economic impact for U.S. soybean farmers and processors of EPA’s proposed supplemental “SRE reallocation volume” to the 2026 and 2027 RFS volumes.
Erie County, New York, has launched a pilot program that will test renewable diesel in three Department of Public Works vehicles. If the pilot is successful, the county will roll out the program to the entire fleet.
Honda Aircraft Co. on Oct. 13 announced it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 15 reported that approximately 1.684 million U.S. households used wood as a primary heating source last winter, down 1% when compared to the previous year.
The International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework is expected to accelerate demand for biofuels. By 2030, biofuel demand for maritime use could grow by up to 25 million metric tons; one-third of global demand.
Repsol has achieved a new technological milestone by producing gasoline from 100% renewable sources on an industrial scale. The product is made entirely from renewable sources and is fully compatible with gasoline vehicles.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Oct. 13 announced its fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on SAF. The company plans to increase its SAF usage by 50% this year.
Gevo Inc. on Oct. 14 announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has granted the company an extension of the conditional commitment for the $1.46 billion loan guarantee for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project.
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