The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance on Aug. 17 announced its formal incorporation as a new 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing the commercialization of intermediate oilseed crops including camelina, carinata, and pennycress.
The NCGA filed comments with the Office of Management and Budget encouraging the agency to reconsider updates recommended by one of its committees to more directly capture the economic impact of the emerging bioeconomy.
MAIRE announced that Nextchem, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded licensing, process design package and engineering services by SKY Renewables Burdekin Pty Ltd. for the syngas section of Project Lion in Australia.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on Aug.13 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in Prince George, British Columbia, achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 barrels per day during the second quarter of 2026.
A new report from Clean Air Task Force finds that directing SAF to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health benefits.
XCF Global is betting that a nimble, modular renewable fuels platform will shape the next chapter of sustainable aviation fuel.
As electric vehicles reduce gasoline demand, lower-cost ethanol, existing infrastructure and evolving fuel requirements could accelerate the commercial viability of ethanol-to-jet SAF.
Darling Ingredients announces agreement to sell approximately $150 million in production tax credits
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Aug. 11 announced an agreement to sell approximately $150 million of production tax credits to a corporate buyer. The credits were generated by the company’s Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
The government of Brazil on Aug. 12 published a decree that establishes rules and regulations for the country’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, formally referred to as the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program (ProBioQAV).
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While public SAF commitments have quieted, regional initiatives continue to advance projects, partnerships and production across North America.
EcoCeres has partnered with SF Group and China National Aviation Fuel Group to launch a customized SAF commercial fueling program in collaboration with the Second Research Institute of the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Twelve’s much-anticipated AirPlant One is producing on-spec sustainable aviation fuel.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2026-’27 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Aug. 12. The estimate for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel was revised up.
XCF Global Inc., an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), on Aug. 11 announced sales of renewable diesel from XCF Global's New Rise Renewables Reno facility to Tartan Oil LLC.
European mandates are reshaping global SAF trade, drawing growing volumes from China while tightening supply and intensifying competition for available fuel.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2026 and 2027 production forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 11.
American Airlines and Infinium on Aug. 6 announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation.
With the initial phase of its MaxSAF 150 initiative now complete, Montana Renewables is preparing to further increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity. The company plans to expand SAF production to more approximately 200 MMgy by 2028.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 6 announced it has cancelled plans to develop a SAF project in South Dakota. Rather, the company remains focused on its North Dakota operations, including plans to expand ethanol production capacity and develop a 30 MMgy SAF plant.
XCF Global Inc., an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and SAF, on Aug. 7 provided an operational update on renewable diesel production, initial fuel sales and ongoing optimization work at its New Rise Renewables Reno facility.
Sasol and Topsoe have announced they will prepare for the orderly operational wind-down of their SAF-focused joint venture, Zaffra, while continuing and enhancing their long-standing technology-led licensing collaboration.
The Senate Agriculture Committee on Aug. 6 failed to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. Committee members are expected to continue work on the legislation when the Senate reconvenes in mid-September.
KLM, together with SkyNRG and invited guests, on Aug. 5 marked the start of construction of the first facility in the Netherlands fully dedicated to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 5, reporting its Hawaii renewable fuels facility ramped up production during the three-month period after commencing operations in April.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.749 billion pounds of feedstock in May, up 10% when compared to April and up 8% when compared to May 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 5.
Total operable U.S. biofuels capacity increased slightly in May, with gains for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 31. Biodiesel and renewable diesel capacity were unchanged.
Montana Renewables LLC (MRL) joined the Minnesota SAF Hub in celebration of new supply to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MRL will supply up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF annually through its existing Shell offtake agreement.
Argus has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emissions reduction indexes (ERIs), enabling aviation market participants to compare SAF economics with compliance and voluntary carbon market obligations.
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