The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 8 ordered the U.S. EPA to provide an update regarding the current status of its proposal to set 2026 RFS RVOs. The update must be filed with the court within seven days.
Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan.; Mike Flood, R-Neb.; Troy Carter, D-La.; and Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on Dec. 9 introduced legislation that aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for SAF and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released Dec. 9. The estimate for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production was revised down.
The USDA on Dec. 8 announced it will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to U.S. farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are expected to be released by Feb. 28, 2026.
XCF Global Inc. on Dec. 5 announced it has completed initial site work at New Rise Reno 2, including grading of the 10-acre parcel and construction of new access roads. The expansion project will boost SAF capacity to approximately 80 MMgy.
Clean Fuels Alliance America along with the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board following the agency’s recent public forum on biofuels and land use change.
A study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s ILUC assumptions for U.S. soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel are outdated lacking modern agricultural practices and current science.
Emirates and ENOC Group on Nov. 19 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.
DevvStream Corp. and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. on Dec. 3 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine under a new U.S.-domiciled, Nasdaq-listed company, following customary closing conditions.
Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Dec. 1 announced it has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The change is effective immediately, according to the agency.
The European Commission on Nov. 26 adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which focuses on sustainable solutions for food, health, energy, industry, the ecosystem and other services.
Operable U.S. biofuels capacity was largely unchanged in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 28. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2024.
XCF Global Inc. has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BGN INT US LLC to explore developing a global distribution and logistics partnership for SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha.
Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed computer models that apply to processing bioenergy crops using equipment traditionally used by the food, minerals and pharmaceuticals industries.
Argus has launched the world's first calculated prices for e-SAF (electrolytic sustainable aviation fuel). The modelled production costs will support offtake agreement negotiations and provide new transparency.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a novel way to convert food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets industry standards without relying on fossil fuel blends.
New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source. The study evaluated four cover crops that were grown for multiple years.
Leaders from across the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel value chain convened in the nation’s capital for Clean Fuels Alliance America’s annual membership meeting and governing board elections.
Erg Bio on Nov. 18 announced it has closed a $6.5 million seed round led by Azolla Ventures. The funding will enable Erg Bio to scale its Aspire Technology, a proprietary low-temperature pretreatment and catalytic platform.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Nov. 21 announced the USDA is making $7 million in payments available to advanced biofuel producers nationwide through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program.
The International Air Transport Association said the EU’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization, but more action is still needed.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 20 released data showing more than 1.98 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the RFS in October, down from 2.17 billion generated during the same month of last year.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 20 announced an organizational realignment. The current Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Bioenergy Technologies Office are among the DOE departments that will be impacted.
XCF Global Inc. on Nov. 20 confirmed plans to develop additional SAF production capacity adjacent to its existing biorefinery in Nevada. The company is also considering plans for SAF projects at idle biodiesel plants in Florida and North Carolina.
Members of Clean Fuels Alliance America gathered in Washington, D.C. in mid-November for an annual fly-in and governing board election. During the meeting, members elected seven board positions, including two new board members.
Rolls-Royce is leading a new project to find smarter ways of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to increase its effectiveness and role in reducing non-CO2 emissions, specifically those associated with contrail formation.
Tidewater Renewables Inc. on Nov. 13 reported that production at its renewable diesel facility in British Columbia was impacted in September and October by unplanned downtime. The facility is expected to be operating at full capacity by December.
Allied Biofuels FE LLC and Praj Industries Ltd have signed a MOU to develop Central Asia’s largest ethanol production facility in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. Ethanol produced at the facility will be used as feedstock for SAF production.
DHL Express has announced a significant SAF agreement with Phillips 66 that will see the delivery of over 240,000 metric tons of SAF over a three-year period. The majority of the SAF will be delivered to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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