NATSO, SIGMA, the American Trucking Associations, National Association of Convenience Stores, SABR the National Energy & Fuels Institute are applauding the introduction of the Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024.
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with various other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to produce three transportation modal action plans to build a cleaner, more resilient, and more globally competitive transportation system.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event will be held March 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia, and features tracks focused on pellets, biomass power and thermal, biogas and RNG, and SAF.
The White House OMB on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines regulatory actions under development by federal agencies related to the RFS, biofuel infrastructure and CO2 pipeline safety.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2025 renewable diesel consumption its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 10. The 2024 and 2025 forecasts for renewable diesel and SAF production were maintained.
The ABFA is urging the Biden administration to immediately issue the guidance necessary for the industry to claim the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. The group is also calling on Congress to extend the existing blender credits.
Clean Fuels Alliance America members have elected new governing board members. The new leadership reflects the interests of both large and small companies, biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, as well as soybean growers and renderers.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 14 announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects spanning seven states to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2024 and 2025 forecasts for the production of biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels, including SAF, in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 13.
CARB on Nov. 8 approved updates to its LCFS that aim to reduce the CI of the state’s transportation fuel by 30% by 2030. The updates also alter how a variety of biofuels, including biobased diesel and RNG, participate in the program.
Aemetis Inc. on Nov. 5 announced strong support for the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard proposal and strongly urges its adoption by the California Air Resources Board at its meeting on Nov. 8.
CVR Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma processed 19.6 million gallons of vegetable oil feedstock during the third quarter, down from 23.8 million gallons during the same period of 2023.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Phillips 66 on Oct. 29 reported that its renewable fuels segment was impacted by lower margins during Q3, but company officials expect margins to improve moving forward. The company also reported it began producing SAF in September.
Italian energy company Eni and U.S.-based KKR on Oct. 24 announced an agreement under which KKR will purchase a 25% stake in Eni’s Enilive business, which encompasses the company’s biorefining, biomethane, and smart mobility solutions businesses.
Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its forecast for 2025 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 8. The 2024 and 2025 forecasts for “other biofuels,” which includes SAF, were maintained.
Valerie Sarisky-Reed, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, discusses ways her agency is doing its part to strengthen America’s bioeconomy and supply chain to support clean energy innovation.
Neste has revised down its 2024 guidance for renewable products, citing substantially reduced diesel prices. The company said waste and residue feedstock prices have not decreased and renewable product market price premiums have remained weak.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 10 began publishing new monthly forecasts for renewable diesel and other biobased fuels to better capture how biofuels are being consumed and overall demand for distillate fuels.
The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners Coalition, a national biodiesel trade association made up of nearly 60 organizational members, submitted comments Aug. 27 to CARB on proposed changes to the state’s LCFS.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Aug. 28 sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the agency to issue guidance, including safe harbors, to the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit by Sept. 1.
Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque SL (CBSR), a joint venture between Cepsa and Bio-Oils (subsidiary of Apical), has awarded Worley a services contract for the expansion of CBSR’s renewable fuel complex in Huelva, Spain, including a new biofuel plant.
The government of Brazil on Aug. 22 announced it will offer R$6 billion ($1.09 billion) to support the development of biorefineries to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuels.
Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg, Germany.
The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 12 published a notice outlining modifications to its proposed LCFS amendments, including those related annual carbon intensity (CI) targets, biomass-based diesel feedstocks, and SAF.
Calumet Inc. on Aug. 9 released Q2 financial results for Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., reporting the company’s Montana Renewables business achieved record SAF production of approximately 7 million gallons.
Gunvor Group has announced it will partner with VARO Energy to build a large-scale biorefinery at the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site that will be capable of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena have reached the final investment decision to develop a biorefinery in Malaysia that will produce SAF and renewable diesel. The project is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.
Phillips 66 on July 30 confirmed its Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California will begin producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the third quarter. The company also expects renewable diesel margins to improve later this year.
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