The U.S. EPA on June 13 released a proposed rule to set strong 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs. The rulemaking also aims to limit the participation of imported fuels and feedstocks, eliminate eRINs, and reduce the 2025 cellulosic RVO.
The U.S. EPA on June 13 released a final rule reducing the 2024 RFS renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel to 1.01 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs). The rule also revises RFS regulations related to biogas.
Anaergia Inc., through its subsidiary, Anaergia S.r.l., has signed a revised contract with Techbau S.p.A. to build two new biomethane production plants in Italy. The the revised contract, Anaergia will supply seven biomethane plants to Techbau.
State and local leaders along with company leaders at Chevron Corp. celebrated the grand opening of the Ames Technology Center on June 10 on the Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) Campus in Ames, Iowa.
Boeing will invest $17.48 million CAD to strengthen the energy security of Canada and bolster the country’s economic growth. The investments will promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The White House OMB on June 11 concluded its review of two RFS rulemakings, including a proposed rule to set new renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and a final rule for a partial waiver of the 2024 cellulosic RVO.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released June 12. The estimate for 2024-’25 soybean use in biofuel production was revised down.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 12 committed to implementing upcoming changes to the 45Z clean fuel production credit “in the most robust way” and ensuring foreign actors do not have a backdoor into the program.
The U.S. Department of Commerce on June 10 confirmed the termination of 14 discretionary federal advisory committees, including one aimed at boosting the competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency exports
Oregon Department of Transportation’s POINT intercity bus service has joined Oregon’s transit agencies in making a leap toward sustainability by transitioning its Cascades Route fleet from petroleum diesel to renewable diesel.
Total U.S. biofuels production, including ethanol, renewable diesel, biodiesel and other biofuels, including SAF, averaged a record 1.39 million barrels per day last year, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 9.
St-Félicien Cogeneration Power Plant, a 22 megawatt (MW) biomass facility located in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, on June 11 announced the signing of a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro‑Québec, Canada’s largest electric utility.
Neste and Chevron Lummus Global have joined forces to develop a new technology enabling conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
The U.S. EIA reduced its 2025 and 2026 production forecasts for a category of biofuels that includes SAF in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 10. The forecast for 2025 renewable diesel production was also revised down.
A new report by Baringa on behalf of the U.K. REA finds that the use of biomass delivers significant benefits to the U.K. energy system, including providing up to 5.5 GW of reliable “firm” power to help balance variable renewables.
USA BioEnergy on June 10 announced it has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions that outlines plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at a proposed biorefinery in Texas.
Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation program’s net-zero certification with the help of renewable diesel.
At the world’s largest ethanol conference, BBI International recognized Gillian Harrison, Steffen Mueller, Rick Schwarck and Michael Jerke for their outstanding contributions to the biofuels industry.
A report published by the International Energy Agency on May 28 shows that biogas production using sustainable feedstocks and current technologies could offset as much as one-fourth of the world’s current annual natural gas demand.
SkyNRG on June 5 released its fifth Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook. The report, developed in collaboration with ICF, highlights the need to scale up technologies and feedstocks that are an alternative to HEFA fuels.
More than a dozen trade groups representing U.S. fuel producers on June 6 wrote to leaders of the U.S. Senate urging them to amend the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” text to clarify the qualified sales provisions of the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Enersur S.A. has selected Praj Industries to develop an integrated biorefinery project in Paraguay. The biorefinery will produce ethanol, distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), corn oil, biogas, biobitumen and SAF.
Anaergia Inc.’s subsidiary, Anaergia Singapore Pte. Ltd., has received a contract from New Jeju Bio Co. Ltd. to design and build the Jeju Bio Energy Biogas Plant, which to be constructed in Jeju Island, South Korea.
In an energy conversation dominated by buzzwords and breakthroughs, it’s easy to overlook the quiet, proven solutions that are already delivering results—such as wood pellets. The biobased fuel can play a critical role in America’s energy future.
Qube Technologies, a leader in methane emissions monitoring solutions, on June 3 announced an expanded partnership with Roeslein Renewables to monitor methane emissions across the company’s biogas operations.
Airex Energy, Groupe Rémabec, and SUEZ, on May 22 celebrated the inauguration of Carbonity on the first industrial-scale biochar plant in Canada. The facility currently has an annual production capacity of 10,000 metric tons.
SAFasia Inc. and Emerging Fuels Technology Inc. announced on May 27 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to finalize a master license agreement to support the development of SAF projects throughout the Philippines.
AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam. This includes the supply of bunkering fuels and SAF.
The U.S. exported 846,693.2 metric tons of wood pellets in April, up when compared to both the 781,576.4 metric tons exported in March and the 819,341.5 metric tons exported in April 2024, according to data released by the USDA on June 5.
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority on May 30 announced it has accepted a request to evaluate a proposed subsidy for Drax Group plc that aims to provide transitional support for biomass power operations while the company develops BECCS.
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