Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, on May 1 introduced legislation that aims to retroactively extend the biodiesel blenders tax credit (BTC) and the second-generation biofuel producer tax credit.
Canada-based Imperial Oil Ltd. on May 2 confirmed that construction on the renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta, will be complete during Q2. The project is expected to begin operations in mid-2025.
A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages.
WastAway – a tech innovator that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – has won a U.S. patent for its entire waste-to-fuel process, bringing the total number of U.S. and international patents to 26.
California Bioenergy LLC on April 28 announced it has secured three 2024 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program grants to support its upcoming dairy digester projects in Bakersfield, Gustine, and Modesto.
BWC Terminals on April 22 celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton. The facility is designed to safely and efficiently transfer renewable diesel and biodiesel from marine vessels.
Repsol and Bunge on April 25 announced plans to incorporate the use of camelina and safflower feedstocks in the production of renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
PBF Energy on May 1 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 10,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during Q1, down from 17,000 barrels per day during the Q4 2024.
Aemetis Inc., a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced on May 1 that the Aemetis Biogas subsidiary of the company completed $1.6 million of sales of California LCFS credits and RFS D3 RINs during April 2025.
Germany-based Mabanaft on April 17 announced it started to supply SAF to airlines at Frankfurt Airport in January. The company said it will deliver more than 1,000 metric tons of SAF to the airport this year under the European SAF mandate.
U.S. operable biofuel capacity in February was unchanged from the previous month, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on April 30. Feedstock consumption for February was down when compared to both January 2025 and February 2024.
The Oregon DEQ has confirmed that the 2024 annual report deadline for the state’s Clean Fuels Program will be delayed until May 30 due to a cyberattack the resulted in an extended outage of the Oregon Fuels Reporting System.
Anaergia Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies LLC, secured a change order to provide more engineering services and supply of equipment as part of an ongoing project in East San Diego County, California.
Air Burners, the leading manufacturer of air curtain burner systems worldwide, in March showcased the BioCharger, a revolutionary innovation that turns green waste into green energy, during an event held in Palm City, Florida.
Neste Corp. released first quarter financial results on April 29, reporting improved renewable fuel demand and increased SAF production. Margins, however, were low and feedstock costs were high.
CVR Energy Inc.’s renewables segment on April 28 reported positive adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 despite the expiration of the $1 per gallon blenders tax credit. Renewable diesel production volumes were up for the three-month period.
Viridi Energy on April 29 announced it has begun operations at its new RNG facility in Summerdale, Alabama. The landfill gas-to-RNG project was developed in partnership with the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County.
easyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services, announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the development of long-term supply of SAF for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the U.K.
Phillips 66 released Q1 financial results on April 25, reporting reduced pre-tax earnings for its renewable fuels segment despite increased production volumes. The changing tax credit structure is one factor that impacted earnings.
EVA Air announced the signing of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: AEG FUELS from the U.S., COSMO Oil Marketing Co. Ltd. from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corp. from Taiwan.
Balmoral Tanks, a producer of digester tanks for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, is expanding its production capabilities into the U.S. with the opening of its operations facility in Northeast Ohio in summer 2025.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on April 22 announced it has awarded a $75,000 grant to University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative, which intends to make camelina a crop of the future that will help the state develop a SAF industry.
The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) on April 15 announced the appointment of Simon Plagborg to its board of directors. Plagborg replaces Todd Bush, president North America for CM Biomass, on the board.
Valero Energy Corp. released Q1 financial results on April 24, reporting that a tough margin environment negatively impacted the company’s renewable diesel operations during the three-month period. Valero’s ethanol segment was profitable.
Mammoet on April 23 announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, U.K. and Canada. The investment in HVO was driven by higher demand from lower carbon solutions from the company’s customers.
ABFA: EPA must issue 2026 RVOs reflecting strong domestic biofuel production capacity
By Advanced Biofuels Association
April 24, 2025
On April 23, the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) met with officials in the U.S. EPA to convey the vital importance of domestic biofuel production to the Trump-Vance administration’s energy dominance policy agenda.
Project Canary, an emissions measurement and reporting platform, and Sniffer Robotics, a pioneer in drone-based emissions monitoring, are partnering to revolutionize methane emissions monitoring and quantification at landfill sites worldwide.
Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corp.—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is proud to announce the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV).
TotalEnergies on April 22 announced plans to reconfigure the petrochemical operations at its refinery in Antwerp, Belgium. One planned change will add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity via coprocessing.
CARB on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s LCFS. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including those filed by representatives of the ethanol, biobased diesel and biogas industries.
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