Nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down 10% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first two months of 2026 reached 3.44 billion, down 2% when compared to the same period of 2025.
FatHopes Energy, in collaboration with Bin Zayed International Group, has appointed Technip Energies to undertake the technical feasibility study for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery.
Ecostrat Inc. and the BMI Group on March 12 announced a collaboration to leverage BDO Zone Ratings to ‘ready-state’ BMI’s legacy pulp and paper assets across Canada for next-generation investment in the bioeconomy.
Technological pathways, feedstocks and refining infrastructure are linking sustainable aviation fuel and marine biofuels as both sectors compete for limited lipid and waste-based resources, policy support and market priority.
The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in March each voted in favor of a bill to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Technology Transfer programs. The legislation currently awaits action from President Trump.
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine are pleased to announce the preliminary agenda for the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2–4 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Produced by BBI International, the Sustainable Fuels Summit, Carbon Capture & Storage Summit and Ethanol 101 expand FEW into a comprehensive platform for biofuels innovation, carbon management and industry education.
Universal Fuel Technologies’ has announced its Flexiforming technology successfully converts HEFA-derived naphtha into synthetic aromatic kerosene that, when blended with paraffinic SAF, creates a fully synthetic jet fuel.
Verity Holdings LLC and CIBO Technologies Inc. on March 17 announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end data and verification solution connecting farm-level practices to fuel production.
The U.S. Department of Energy on March 17 opened a $293 million funding opportunity focused on the use of AI to tackle a wide range of complex science and technology problems, including those in the field of biotechnology.
Neste on March 16 issued a statement stressing the is currently not aware of any verified cases of fraud (i.e. mislabeling or fraudulent mixing of raw materials) that would be directly connected to Neste’s raw material sourcing.
Nearly two dozen federal lawmakers are urging Treasury to ensure its final rule to implement the 45Z clean fuel production credit recognizes the ability of a wide array of on-farm practices to produce lower-carbon biofuel feedstocks.
Abundia Global Impact Group Inc. has entered a multi-project licensing agreement with Topsoe to deploy its HydroFlex technology for the upgrading process at a waste-plastics-to-renewable products recycling facility in Baytown, Texas.
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association President Fred Ghatala on March 12 released a statement highlighting the stabilizing role of biofuels amidst current global crude oil supply shocks.
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to better understand the opportunity for nuclear powered SAF using small modular reactors.
Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has appointed new leadership team members as part of an organizational change that primarily affects the company’s Renewable Products business.
Accelerating Innovation
March 13, 2026
In the Pacific Northwest, a new coalition has mobilized to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production, confronting the challenges shaping this emerging industry.
XCF Global Inc. on March 10 announced its stockholders approved the issuance of 19.99% or more of the company's issued and outstanding common stock as of Jan. 26. The company has also initiated upgrades to its Reno biorefinery.
Clariant on March 3 announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols.
John Deere is emerging as a quiet catalyst in the bioenergy transition, expanding equipment compatibility, data tools and policy engagement to help farmers connect their crops to growing markets for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
The U.S. EIA reduced its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 10. The forecasts for the production of biodiesel and “other biofuel,” defined to include SAF, were maintained.
Axens has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key pillar for decarbonizing the aviation sector.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 9 announced the selection of new members to the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee. The newly appointed CASAC will consist of a chair and six new members.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released March 10. The expected price for soybean oil was revised up.
Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable fuels.
Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.
EASA publishes briefing note on SAF prices in 2025 in the EU
By European Union Aviation Safety Agency
March 09, 2026
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union.
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