Neste Corp. on Feb. 13 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment was impacted by both market and operational challenges during the three-month period. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sales, however, were up.
PBF Energy reports increased renewable diesel production
February 19, 2025
PBF Energy Inc. on Feb. 13 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 17,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the fourth quarter, up from 13,000 barrels per day during the third quarter.
In the past five years, Ag-Grid Energy’s five operating waste-to-energy facilities have produced 40 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity by processing 100 million gallons of cow manure and 100 million gallons of food waste.
Gevo Inc. and Axens have announced the formation of a new strategic alliance to accelerate development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) pathway.
The U.K. government on Feb. 10 announced it will move forward with a short-term support mechanism for large-scale biomass generators. The subsidies will provide support for Drax Group plc’s four biomass units post-2027.
Calumet Inc. on Feb. 12 reported that the Trump administration has successfully completed the “tactical” review of the $1.44 billion DOE loan guarantee to support expanded SAF production its Montana Renewables facility.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 6 denied a request from the Trump administration to pause the SRE lawsuit currently pending before the court. The court is currently scheduled to hear oral arguments for the case on March 25.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on Feb. 12 announced it would postpone a meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee that was scheduled to take place that day.
Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of RNG certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 130 companies and trade associations are calling for the key role of market-based instruments to be recognized in the Protocol’s Scope 1 inventory.
Comstock Inc. on Feb. 4 announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corp. was approved by the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office to issue up to $152 million in qualified private activity bonds.
Wellons has announced it will supply two 12-megawatt (MW) thermal oil heaters to Société en Commandite Onimiskiw Opitciwan (SCOO). The boilers will be part of SCOO’s new biomass cogeneration plant.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has welcomed newly elected director Ezra Finkin to the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation board of directors. Finkin is the director for corporate affairs and development with Chevron Renewable Energy Group.
Comstock Inc. on Jan. 30 announced the execution of definitive agreements between Comstock Fuels Corp. and SACL Pte. Limited, a Singapore-based renewable fuel project developer, related to projects in Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Jord AB and Votion Biorefineries AB have announced a strategic partnership to convert Jord’s sustainable C4-grass biomass into biocrude and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This collaboration aims to accelerate the global energy transition.
Ginkgo Bioworks on Jan. 23 announced that Ginkgo Automation will design and deploy a flexible, anaerobic-enabled laboratory automation system for the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, a U.S. DOE-funded facility at UW–Madison.
Emerging Fuels Technology has licensed its Fischer-Tropsch technology to Highbury Energy Inc. for a project in Fort Frances, Ontario, supported by Wanagekong-Biiwega'iganan Clean Energy Corp. and Treaty 3 First Nations.
PyroGenesis Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas Inc., has signed a $1.1 million second contract with the Varennes Carbon Recycling plant, a large biofuel production project currently under construction in Varennes, Quebec.
To further strengthen their collaboration on reducing emissions in logistics, DHL Group and Neste have agreed to jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions, such as renewable diesel and SAF, can support DHL in its decarbonization targets.
Avfuel Corp. on Jan. 31 announced it is expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by offering the fuel at three additional supply terminals located in Linden, New Jersey; Pasadena, Texas; and Florida’s Port Everglades.
Verity Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Gevo Inc., and Landus have announced a new agreement aimed at unlocking added value for farmers through sustainability premiums via export markets.
Moeve and Norwegian signed a contract to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport between Spain and the Nordic region by promoting SAF. Moeve produces SAF at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Advisory Committee will hold a meeting Feb. 12 in Washington, D.C. The event will also be streamed online.
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels, which plans to commence production in five years.
EnviTec Biogas has expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) production capacity at its facilities in Forest and Brandenburg, Germany. The plants produce bio-LNG that can reduce carbon emissions associated with heavy-duty transport.
Castlerock Biofuels LLC, operating locally through its subsidiary EME Biofuels LLC, has announced the selection of Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new sustainable biocrude production facility. The plant will leverage Ensyn Corp. technology.
The International Air Transport Association on Jan. 31 released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by airlines.
Enviva has announced it will close its 115,000-metric-ton-per-year wood pellet plant in Amory, Mississippi, effective Feb. 7. The company cited market dynamics and the facility’s infrastructure and operations as reasons for the closure.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 4, reporting a profitable three-month period for its newly formed renewable diesel segment. Improved earnings are attributed to increased capacity utilization.
Blue Biofuels has signed an agreement to acquire 35.5 acres of land in Frostproof, Florida. The company plans to develop a 3 MMgy facility on the site. Planned expansion projects would boost capacity to 100 MMgy of cellulosic ethanol and SAF.
Phillips 66 on Jan. 31 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting improved earnings for its renewable fuels segment on higher margins for its Rodeo complex in California and stronger international results.
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