MIT Energy Initiative launches study of sustainable fuels for hard-to-decarbonize transportation

SOURCE: MIT

June 10, 2026

BY Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rollins: Release of USDA’s 45Z feedstock guidance ‘is imminent’

By Erin Krueger

17 hours ago

Policy Feedstocks Advanced Biofuels

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on June 4 confirmed that release of the USDA’s feedstock guidelines to inform 45Z clean fuel production credit implementation “is imminent” with release scheduled for “this summer.”

By XCF Global Inc.

June 03, 2026

Operations Business Advanced Biofuels

XCF Global Inc. on June 1 announced the successful delivery and receipt of the process catalyst at its New Rise Renewables Reno refinery, marking a pivotal operational milestone in the refinery's modernization program.

By Aemetis Inc.

May 27, 2026

Advanced Biofuels Business

Aemetis Inc. announced on May 21 that the Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority in California has adopted an initial resolution related to potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion of tax-exempt bonds for Aemetis projects.

By Erin Krueger

May 26, 2026

Advanced Biofuels Business

Acelen Renewables on May 21 announced it has secured $1.5 billion to develop a biorefinery in Brazil that will have the capacity to produce 1 billion liters (264.17 million gallons) of SAF renewable diesel. Operations are expected to begin in 2029.

By Erin Krueger

May 21, 2026

Operations Business Policy Advanced Biofuels

More than 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in April, up 3% when compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 21. Total RIN generation for the first four months of 2026 reached 7.51 billion.

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