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.
Terviva Inc. on Jan. 14 announced a strategic investment from Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. Idemitsu, in partnership with Terviva and Australia-based Stanmore is beginning a trial plantation of Terviva’s pongamia in Queensland, Australia.
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. EPA administrator, on Jan. 16 responded to questions regarding his support for the RFS, E15 and SAF during a hearing held by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
London-based Heathrow Airport on Jan. 10 announced it targeting 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in 2025. To support that goal, the airport is offering £86 million ($105.27 million) to airlines under its pioneering SAF incentive scheme.
The USDA on Jan. 15 published an interim rule that establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting and verifying GHG emissions associated with the production of biofuel feedstock commodity crops grown in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 15 released the 45ZCF-GREET model. The announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the 45Z clean fuels production credit released on Jan. 10.
USA BioEnergy on Jan. 12 announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600-plus acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed to convert wood waste into sustainable, net-zero aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. DOE, USDA and FAA on Jan. 13 released Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge 2021-2024 Progress Report, which underscores the importance of continued investment in the rapidly growing biofuels industry.
The U.S. EIA maintained its forecasts for 2025 renewable diesel and biodiesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 14. The 2025 outlook for “other biofuel” production, including SAF, was also unchanged.
The U.S. DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has announced $25 million to develop a U.S.-led marine energy hydrocarbon and industrial commodity supply through the deep-water cultivation of seaweed biomass at million-ton scale.
Calumet Inc. on Jan. 10 announced the closing of a $1.44 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee to fund construction of Montana Renewables’ MaxSAF initiative, which aims to boost SAF capacity at the biorefinery to 300 MMgy.
U.S. soybean production was up 5% last year, according to the 2024 Crop Production Annual Summary released Jan. 10 by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Soybean yields were also up from 2023.
Treasury and the IRS on Jan. 10 released guidance on the 45Z clean fuels production credit, including a notice of intent to propose regulations and a notice providing the annual emission rate table for the credit.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2024-’25 soybean use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Jan. 10. The forecast for soybean oil prices is unchanged.
The Canadian government on Jan. 7 awarded more than $11 million to seven clean fuel and alternative fuel projects, including those focused on the production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other types of bioenergy.
On Jan, 7, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality approved NXTClean Fuel’s 401 water permit, confirming that NXTClean’s renewable fuels facility can safely operate within Oregon’s strict environmental protection regulations.
Bayer on Jan. 9 announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand its global leadership position in biomass-based feedstock markets.
Neste and Bayer have signed an MOU aimed at developing a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S, including identifying partners and developing the value chain together, and scaling winter canola production as a raw material for renewable products.
SK Energy has successfully exported sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Europe, marking a first for a Korean refiner. This milestone comes just four months after the company commenced commercial production, completing a global value chain for SAF.
The U.S. DOE and the U.S. EPA on Jan. 8 awarded $6 million to three companies that are working to scale up innovative biofuel production technologies, including those focused on SAF and cellulosic ethanol.
The USDA has appointed 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally known as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council.
The U.K.’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate officially came into force on Jan. 1. By law, SAF must now account for at least 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the U.K. The mandate is set to expand to 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased slightly in October, with a small gain for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 31. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to October 2023.
Comstock Inc. on Dec. 30 announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corp. and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) related to the deployment of biomass refining technologies produce SAF and other renewable fuels in Pakistan.
New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year.
Moeve and easyJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by promoting SAF. The agreement gives easyJet access to SAF for six years on the airline’s route network in Spain.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Dec. 19 announced the selection of Southwest Illinois as the location for Avina Clean Hydrogen’s SAF project.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report.
Comstock Fuels Corp. has been approved for a $3 million incentive award from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The award supports the development of a biorefinery within the state.
Kansas State University biochemists have used synthetic biology techniques to significantly increase the amount of acetyl-triacylglycerols in pennycress and camelina. The achievement could benefit biofuel producers.
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