President Donald Trump on June 29 signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 27.973 billion pounds of feedstock in April, down nearly 8% when compared to March, but up 4% when compared to April 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 30.
Total U.S. operable biofuel capacity expanded slightly in April, with gains for renewable diesel and associated fuels. Ethanol capacity was down slightly, while biodiesel capacity remained unchanged, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
A regulatory agenda released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 indicates the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on June 30 announced U.S. farmers planted an estimated 85.4 million acres of soybeans in 2025, up 5% when compared to last year. Planted acreage is up or unchanged in 20 of the 29 estimating states.
As part of its strategy to reduce the climate impact of business travel, Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air transport with the Lufthansa Group.
A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.
Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities.
Tufts: Expanding uses for bioengineered bacterial spores
By Tufts University
July 02, 2026
Tufts University researchers have found new ways to expand the potential for using bacterial spores as catalysts for chemical reactions, biofuel production, or breaking down pollutants.
A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a method to produce jet-grade fuel from food waste, contributing to a circular bioeconomy.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office will hold its 2027 Peer Review Meeting the week of April 19, 2027, to evaluate office-funded projects for their contributions to DOE's goals.
USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson and USGBC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson traveled to Montreal, Canada, to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Climate Week.
USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area has announced a modernization and restructuring effort to strengthen customer service, improve program accessibility, and enhance support for rural communities across the country.
Refinity, an Innventure Inc. company, on June 22 announced it has licensed technology from PNNL that is designed to convert waste plastic-derived light olefins into distillate-range products for further upgrading into SAF and renewable diesel.
SkyNRG on May 28 celebrated the groundbreaking of the DSL-01 project in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, a project being delivered by Technip Energies. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility is expected to be operational in 2028.
ASTM and CSA Group have signed an agreement to develop a joint standard on evaluating biomass supply chain risk. The collaboration builds on CSA Group’s existing CSA W209 standard and aims to expand its use and impact.
Why use living cells? NLR is making chemicals with enzymes alone
By National Laboratory of the Rockies
June 29, 2026
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies are addressing the technical challenges for “cell-free” biomanufacturing, which could reduce the costs of biobased chemicals.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on June 26 filed a motion to intervene in consolidated litigation against the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. Clean Fuels plans to aggressively defend EPA’s biomass-based diesel volumes.
TruAlt Bioenergy secures financial assistance approval for SAF project
By TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd.
June 26, 2026
TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd., India's largest ethanol producer and a leading integrated biofuels company, on June 18 announced that it has received approval for financial assistance for its proposed commercial-scale SAF project.
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on June 22 celebrated Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing Illinois' position as a growing hub for biofuels.
The USDA on June 25 announced its final Regenerative Feedstock Rule is ready for release. The action provides a voluntary pathway for farmers to capture value from regenerative agriculture practices via the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
SAF Magazine, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative and the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative released the preliminary agenda for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27 in Tacoma, Washington.
Allied Biofuels has signed a FEED and detailed engineering contract with rollover to EPC with Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd., for its landmark sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and e-SAF Project in Uzbekistan.
Gevo is expanding access to its carbon abatement and carbon removal credit offering across both compliance and voluntary markets with the launch of gevocarbon.com - a new site focused on its bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project.
XCF Global Inc. on June 24 provided an update on the advancement of its New Rise Renewables Reno facility as it progresses toward initial production during a period of heightened volatility across global fuel markets.
Brazil-based Petrobras on June 17 announced it has completed the production and sale of its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CORSIA-certified soybean oil. The soybean oil was sourced from Bunge.
President Donald Trump on June 24 called on Congress to pass E15 legislation and asked lawmakers to approve an additional $11.1 billion in farm aid, including $10 billion in economic support for row and specialty crop farmers.
OMV Petrom SA has concluded a sales contract with OMV Downstream GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of OMV AG, for part of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to be produced in Petrobrazi refinery.
The Senate Ag Committee on June 23 released a Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The legislation includes a major revamp of the Section 9003 loan guarantee program, including language allowing grants of up to $10 million for certain eligible projects.
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