The U.S. EIA increased its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 12. The 2026 forecasts for biodiesel and other biobased diesel fuels, which includes SAF, were maintained.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed definitive agreements with Panasonic do Brasil Limitada to localize production of Greenlane's proprietary next-generation Cascade LF landfill gas upgrading technology in Brazil.
BRIGHT, the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition at the Technical University of Denmark, and LanzaTech Global have entered a multi-year agreement to accelerate development carbon-to-value biotechnology.
Calumet Inc. on May 8 confirmed that the MaxSAF expansion at its Montana Renewables facility was completed on time and on budget. The facility has resumed operations and now has the capacity to produce 150 MMgy of SAF.
Gevo Inc. on May 7 confirmed the company has received nonbinding indications of interest from multiple parties regarding efforts to finance its proposed AtJ project in North Dakota. Efforts to boost ethanol production capacity are also progressing.
Aemetis Inc. on May 7 released Q1 results, reporting a 27% increase in revenues with growth across its ethanol, RNG and biodiesel segments. Plans for a proposed renewable diesel and SAF plant continue to be impacted by 45Z guidance delays.
OPAL Fuels welcomed Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D., R-N.C., to its Sapphire RNG facility at the Sampson County Landfill in Roseboro, North Carolina. The visit included a tour of the facility and a meeting with OPAL Fuels co-CEO Adam Comora.
EcoCeres has signed an investment letter of intent with the Dongguan Municipal People's Government to establish the first complete sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Walker Industries Holdings Ltd., and Miller Waste Systems have announced the successful sale of Miller Waste Systems’ Escarpment Renewables and Maryland Farms organic waste-to-energy facilities and pre-processing assets to Walker.
Topsoe has entered into an agreement with Texas based, BioVeritas. The agreement will enable fuel producers to license Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology alongside the BioVeritas Process to produce renewable fuels from second-generation feedstocks.
Mobius Renewables on May 4 announced the closing of the acquisition of Air Liquide’s biogas production activities in the United States, France, Norway, and Sweden. Mobius was established in late 2025 by funds managed by IFM Investors.
Bayer and bp on May 7 announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold. The feedstock can be used to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF.
Vanzetti Engineering’s centrifugal cryogenic pumps are suitable for use in biogas micro liquefaction plants. They transfer bioLNG produced by micro liquefiers which are downstream from a biomethane upgrading process.
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on May 5 confirmed that its Hawaii renewable fuels facility began operations in April. The biorefinery has the capacity to produce 61 MMgy of renewable diesel, SAF and other renewable fuels.
Ameresco Inc. and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. on May 4 announced their agreement to spin off Ameresco’s biofuels business into Neogenyx Fuels a newly formed joint venture that will continue to develop RNG projects.
U.K.-based Clean Planet Technologies has announced the opening of a pilot facility that converts waste plastic to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility utilizes pyrolysis, purification, distillation and hydroprocessing technologies.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. released first quarter financial results on May 5, reporting a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA for its renewable diesel segment on stronger margins and the recognition of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
Praj Industries has announced the establishment of an Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix to drive next-generation biotechnology and accelerate India’s transition to high-performance, low-carbon biomanufacturing.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on May 4 announced the expansion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) station network with six new stations in operation. The stations are strategically located along major freight transportation routes across the U.S.
Sasol has reached a major milestone in South Africa’s energy and industrial transition, with Natref becoming the first refinery in Africa to achieve product sustainability certification for key fuels production pathways.
U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity expanded in February, according to data released by the U.S. EIA. Biodiesel production capacity and production capacity for renewable diesel and associated biofuels remained steady.
Phillips 66 released Q1 financial results on April 29, reporting a decrease in pre-tax loss for its renewable fuels segment. As economics for biobased diesel fuels continue to improve, the company expects to see additional improvement in Q2.
Restaurant Technologies recycled more than 390 million pounds of UCO in 2025
By Restaurant Technologies
May 04, 2026
Restaurant Technologies Inc. recycled a record 393 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2025. Nearly 100% of the UCO was manufactured into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles on the road, or into SAF for aircraft.
Divert Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corp. serving as the lead investor in Divert’s Series C financing. As part of the partnership, MC has been granted preferred offtake rights for RNG.
XCF Global Inc. on April 30 announced that its New Rise Renewables Reno facility maintain sustainability certification that supports the production and documentation of CORSIA eligible SAF, with certifications valid as of today.
Drax Group plc released a first quarter trading update on April 30, reporting that the company’s pellet production business is performing well, with a continued focus on cost reduction in its U.S. operations.
Neste Corp.’s renewable products segment experienced a significant increase in earnings during the first quarter of 2026 despite lower production volumes. The increase is attributed to stronger term sales premiums and surging fossil fuel prices.
Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
PBF Energy Inc. on April 30 announced the St. Bernard Renewables facility produced approximately 16,700 barrels pe day of renewable diesel during the first quarter of 2026, up from 10,000 barrels per day during the same period of last year.
CPM|Crown has announced the expansion of its industry-leading equipment and service offering to include a full portfolio of conveyor solutions, strengthening CPM|Crown’s ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end systems.
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