Renewables are currently expected to account for more than 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, expanding to 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects the production of renewable diesel and other biofuels, including SAF, to expand in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
PowerWood Canada Corp has agreed the purchase of 175 acres of land in northern Alberta from Mackenzie County to construct a rail spur for transporting advanced black biofuel pellets to Canada's tidewater.
XCF Global Inc. announced on Jan. 12 that it is evaluating financing options to support the construction of its New Rise Reno 2 facility. If constructed, New Rise 2 is expected to enable XCF to expand its SAF and renewable fuel platform.
Washington State leaders, aviation industry partners, research institutions, Tribal representatives and sustainability advocates on Jan. 8 launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, an initiative that aims to accelerate SAF deployment.
The American Biogas Council on Jan. 8 announced the results of its annual board election. Five directors were re-elected, and one new director—Jessica Linville, senior project manager at Tetra Tech—has joined the board.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the appointment of Justin Benavidez as USDA’s Chief Economist. Benavidez’s appointment follows the retirement of Seth Meyer, who served as USDA’s Chief Economist since 2021.
CPM has introduced the 1200 Direct Drive pellet mill. The new system eliminates the gearbox and V-belt found in traditional pellet mills, making it the most advanced, energy-efficient pellet mill available.
Repsol has reached a new milestone in its strategy to decarbonize transport by surpassing 1,500 service stations – 1,429 in Spain and 71 in Portugal – supplying Nexa Diesel made from 100% renewables.
Advanced biofuels pioneer Haffner Energy and power-to-energy player IGNIS P2X kicked off their bio/e-SAF collaborative project AeroVerde. The companies are currently identifying the project’s first site’s precise location in Spain.
OPAL Fuels has established itself as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas.
Total operable U.S. biofuels capacity was at 25.297 billion gallons per year in October, unchanged from the previous month and up nearly 2% when compared to October 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 31.
Agenda released for 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo
By BBI International
January 09, 2026
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Southern California Gas Co. is now accepting RNG produced at the new WM Simi Valley RNG Facility into its pipeline system, marking the first time SoCalGas has interconnected a landfill-based RNG site with its infrastructure.
Capstone Green Energy Holdings Inc. on Jan. 7 announced completing the installation of its 6.6-MW CHP microturbine system at a facility in North Carolina that will use pyrolysis to produce biogas from swine waste.
Corteva Inc. and bp on Jan. 7 announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like SAF and renewable diesel.
Ameresco Inc. on Jan. 6 announced it achieved operation of a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility located at the Republic Service’s Upper Rock Island County Landfill in East Moline, Illinois, in December.
Officials in Mackenzie County, Alberta, on Dec. 23 announced the finalization of an agreement with Calgary, Alberta-based PowerWood Canada Corp. for the development of two new black pellet plants in the region.
The clean fuels industry strengthened its foundation in 2025 behind record policy targets, new engine capabilities and proven performance, setting expectations for continued growth in 2026, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America.
The Canadian government in September 2025 announced new biofuel production incentives would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Fred Ghatala, president of Advanced Biofuels Canada Association, is welcoming the new incentives.
Gevo Inc. on Jan. 5 announced the addition of agricultural industry veteran Greg Hanselman as executive vice president, operations and engineering. Hanselman’s hire is part of Gevo’s ongoing growth and succession planning.
DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM have taken a significant step toward decarbonizing global container transport. The two companies have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel.
Drax has been named on the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) ‘A List’ for both its forestry and climate scores, recognizing the company as a leader in climate action and the company’s role in supporting responsible forest management.
C2X LTD has, through its subsidiary Beaver Lake Renewable Energy LLC, signed a long-term agreement with Microsoft for the sale and purchase of high-quality engineered carbon removal units (CRUs) from its bio-methanol project in Louisiana.
UPM has achieved an important milestone in the startup of production of commercial, wood-based chemicals in its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. The refinery has commenced the production and commercialization of industrial sugars.
EnviTec Biogas on Dec. 11 announced it has signed three new contracts with first-time customers in Germany for EnviThan gas upgrading projects. The new projects are located in Bavaria, Bremen and Saxony-Anhalt.
Topsoehas signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) agreement with Carbon Neutral Fuels based on Topsoe’s state-of-the-art SOEC electrolyzers for CNF’s commercial-scale e-SAF project called Project Starling.
Aemetis Inc. on Dec. 30 announced that its Aemetis Biogas LLC subsidiary received funds from the sale of $17 million of federal clean energy tax credits, including a Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and a Section 48 Investment Tax Credit.
Renewable energy company Drax has donated $21,500 to seven food banks across Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas to help them feed and provide support to individuals and families over the holiday season.
Aviation sustainability provider Azzera Inc. announces that JETEX is the latest strategic investor in its digital carbon-management platform. JETEX will also work with Azzera as a sustainability partner to procure and manage SAF beginning in 2026.
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