EnviTec Biogas has announced the commissioning of a manure RNG project in South Dakota. The facility has been processing more than 300,000 gallons per day of manure from more than 9,500 dairy cows per day since the beginning of the year.
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County, Alabama, on March 20 announced the opening of its new 62,000-square-foot advanced materials recovery facility (MRF) and the commissioning of its renewable natural gas (RNG) plant.
Nearly 1.52 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down more than 25% when compared to the 2.04 billion that were generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on March 20.
Opal Fuels Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 3.8 million MMBtu of RNG in 2024, up 41% when compared to 2023. The increase was supported by three new landfill RNG projects that commenced operations during the year.
Japan-based Cosmo Oil Co. Ltd. on March 6 announced that construction is complete on a SAF located within the company’s existing Sakai refinery. The facility, operated by Saffaire Sky Energy LLC, is expected to begin supplying SAF in April.
Preliminary agenda announced for 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 17, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 9-11, 2025 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Montauk Renewables Inc. on March 13 announced the company produced 5.6 million MMBtu of RNG last year, up 1.6% when compared to 2023. Electricity production was at 186,000 megawatt hours (MWh), down from 194,000 MWh in 2023.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on March 13, reporting increased revenues for its U.S. ethanol and biogas operations as well as its biodiesel operations in India.
Calumet Inc. released Q4 financial results on Feb. 28. During an earnings call, company officials discussed operations at its Montana Renewables facility, changing market dynamics for biobased-based diesel, and the company’s MaxSAF initiative.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 24, reporting the company sold 62 million gallons of RNG during the quarter, up 8.8% when compared to the same period of 2023.
XCF Global Capital Inc. on Feb. 24 announced that New Rise Renewables LLC has commenced production of neat SAF. The company has also entered into an irrevocable corporate purchase order for the sale of more than 3 million gallons of SAF.
MOL Group has produced a diesel fuel containing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the refinery of Slovnaft in Bratislava. The quality of the products has been verified by radioisotope analysis.
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. on Feb. 18 announced the first RNG deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, Georgia. This is the first RNG project to come online between the two companies.
OMV Petrom has announced the start of construction for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at the Petrobrazi refinery in Romania. The new facility will have an annual capacity of 250,000 tons.
CVR pauses development of potential SAF projects pending regulatory, tax credit clarity
February 20, 2025
CVR Energy Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 18, reporting reduced renewable diesel production. The company also said it is pausing development of SAF capacity pending clarity on government subsidies.
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.
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.
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.
Chevron Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 31. During an earnings call, company officials confirmed that the renewable diesel expansion project at the Geismar biorefinery in Louisiana is undergoing final commissioning.
U.S. operatable biofuel production capacity was unchanged in November 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Feedstock consumption was up from both the previous month and November 2023.
Valero Energy Corp. on Jan. 30 released Q4 financial results, reporting that both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments were profitable during the period. The company also announced that its SAF project in Texas is fully operational.
Enilive has announced commissioning is underway at it’s the Gela biorefinery in on the Italian island of Sicily. The facility has the capacity to produce 400,000 metric tons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 17 released updated data showing that more than 25.22 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2024, up from 23.85 billion in 2023.
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that it has delivered first gas at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the Midwest. The company now owns and operates 15 RNG projects in the region.
Precise moisture measurement can make a multimillion-dollar difference for biomass power facilities.
GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride on Jan. 15 announced the commissioning of an RNG project at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. The project is expected to inject RNG into the pipeline by the end of January.
Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first RNG interconnection with Air Liquide’s RNG facility in Rockford, Illinois. The facility is projected to produce approximately 1.3 million Metric Million British thermal units (MMBtu) per year.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (MW) facility is fueled with 100% imported wood pellets.
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