by Danielle Anderson & Kari Buttenhoff (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit presents renewable fuel producers with a valuable opportunity to capitalize on their low-carbon fuel production while incentivizing further reductions in carbon intensity (CI). Recent guidance issued
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule to the White House for review on the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel beginning in 2026. Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, oil
(BMI) Mainland China’s Used Cooking Oil (UCO) exports are projected to decline by 2025 due to reduced US demand and a shift towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Key View We anticipate that Mainland China’s exports of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) will
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The steps are simple, with low capital and strong ROI: Engage with the appropriate analytics labs to help calculate in-situ cellulosic ethanol production from corn kernel fiber; register those gallons with the appropriate markets; and
by Lindsay Croke (Farm Progress/Prairie Farmer) Commentary: Dave Loos’ longtime co-worker, Lindsay Croke, reflects on what Dave brought to farmers, the biofuels world and to every person around him. -- David E. Loos died unexpectedly on April 13. He worked at IL
(MId-West Farm Report Madison) Geoff Cooper is the CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. He says he wants to see support for flex-fuel vehicles and a clear path forward on tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. He says airplanes are
(Farm Service Radio) Michigan is home to four ethanol plants and two biodiesel facilities, which purchase and use a lot of corn and soybeans produced by Michigan’s farmers. However, you may not know that our federal government has placed a limit on
(Argus Media) Join Argus editor Stefka Wechsler as she examines the latest trends in the Americas bunker market, with a focus on tariffs, sanctions and greenhouse gas regulations. Webinar highlights: Trump-era policies reshaping the US bunker market: Tariffs on Mexican oil imports Easing of sanctions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Tammy Klein of Transport Energy Strategies. It discusses mixed policy signals in the U.S., stressing sustainability balances environmental, economic, and social concerns. Key highlights include contrasting potential Biden and Trump administration approaches on
(U.S. Department of the Interior) Accelerates permitting procedures to develop American Energy Dominance -- In response to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior will implement emergency permitting procedures to accelerate the development of domestic energy
(EcoEngineers) Join us for an introductory webinar covering the fundamentals of renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide an overview of production methods, common feedstocks like used
Join us for an introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of renewable natural gas (RNG). As part of our ongoing “Back to Basics” series, this session will provide a basic understanding of RNG’s role in the energy transition, covering key concepts
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... More than 97% of Class 8 trucks are powered by diesel engines. Insights from last week’s ACT Expo – the Advanced Clean Transportation event hosted by TRC – offered a compelling glimpse into the future of trucking. Understandably,
by Jim Giles (Trellis) Environmental group and aviation industry disagree on how to assess the full climate impact of fuel made from corn and soybeans. -- Key Takeaways: Scaling the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn and soybeans is the
by Tom Lotshaw (Law360) A refining industry trade group has urged a D.C. federal judge to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to scale back its cellulosic biofuel blending requirements for 2023, saying the agency shirked an obligation to do so
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Gregory Jaffe of Jaffe Policy Consulting. Highlights include details on the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Interim Rule, covering biofuel feedstock crops, carbon intensity, and supply chain standards. It outlines covered crops like field
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As time passes beyond the first 100 days of the Trump administration, dreams of a rural future with sustainable aviation fuel seem to be waning -- this despite the rural vote carrying President Donald Trump
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Minnesota Biofuels Association is refuting a recent newspaper article critical of ethanol. Executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield a Minneapolis Star Tribune story featuring the state’s largest oil refiner Flint Hills claimed consumers could pay
by: James Bikales and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) Thirty-five Democrats joined all Republicans in voting to clear the Congressional Review Act resolution. -- The House voted Thursday (May 1, 2025) to overturn California’s nation-leading clean cars rule, setting up a high-stakes vote
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 released first quarter financial results on April 25, reporting reduced pre-tax earnings for its renewable fuels segment despite increased production volumes. The decrease is primarily attributed to the changing tax credit structure and other
by Barbara Grady (Trellis) Businesses react to the country’s first climate disclosure laws. -- o Ideas differ on what should define “doing business in California.” o Many companies would prefer to avoid the new requirements altogether. o Emissions and climate risk
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by Scott Gerlt (American Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The soybean-processors industry has been expanding over the past two years. The practical domestic capacity of the industry has increased from about 2.23 billion bushels per year at the beginning of 2023 to about
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) ... Here’s why, biodiesel and renewable diesel are classified as advanced biofuels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their significant environmental benefits. These fuels must achieve at least a 50% reduction in
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) Missouri Corn Growers Association Executive Director Bradley Schad says Ford Motor Company’s Flex-Fuel vehicles should make a comeback. “As corn growers are filling up their vehicles in their communities, they don’t have the option to be
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... The absence of Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for making jet fuel from corn ethanol is one hurdle slowing down progress. Unfavorable math involving the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is another. ATJ is one of several
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case that could revive a bid by fuel producers to ax California’s clean car standards. The court was not considering the legality of the standards themselves, which require car
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked 25 members of the House of Representatives who sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging his administration to allow unimpeded sales of lower-cost E15 through the summer months. The legislators noted that without
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) visited Heron Lake BioEnergy on April 16 to discuss federal issues important to Minnesota’s ethanol industry. Among the topics discussed during the Senator’s visit included the ramifications of tariff uncertainty on U.S. ethanol exports,
by Rep. Adrian Smith and Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) In recent years, high fuel prices have hit Americans hard, forcing families to make tough decisions when filling their fuel tanks. While the Trump administration has taken action to reverse Biden-era anti-energy policies,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on April 17 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that five new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
by Brad Pleima (BioCycle) The federal Renewable Fuel Standard’s Set Rule allows codigestion of feedstocks such as food waste and manure to generate both D3 and D5 RIN values. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2023-2025 Set
by Benjamin Storrow and Brian Dabbs (E&E News Energywire) The president’s efforts to dismantle climate policies won’t stop renewables from rising or fossil fuels from slowing, according to outlooks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and BloombergNEF. ... And both forecast rising electricity
by Stephen Dinan (The Washington Times) A federal judge ordered the administration Tuesday to reopen the “spigots” for climate and clean energy funding programs, ruling against President Trump’s funding pause. Judge Mary S. McElroy, a Trump appointee to the court in Rhode Island,
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin seeks information on pros and cons of new fuel. -- In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and
by Cindy Zimmerman (Enegy.AgWired.com) Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken a much more visible role in the new Trump Administration than previous agriculture secretaries, appearing three times this month already on Fox News, most recently this past Sunday. In a wide-ranging interview
(Growth Energy) for E85 in 2024. With 114.7 million gallons of E85 sold in 2024, California has now logged two straight years above 110 million gallons — a mark that had never been achieved prior to 2023. “Clearly, the state’s record E85
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy and Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a reply brief today in a case challenging the U.S. EPA for its failure to reallocate gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) granted after renewable volume obligations
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) New testing methods have reopened the door for cellulosic corn kernel fiber ethanol produced in-situ to generate D3 renewable identification numbers (RINs). In-situ production of cellulosic ethanol breaks down corn kernel fiber alongside starch during
by Grant Green (KOTA TV) On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden and three other governors sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking for it to encourage more renewable fuel production. The state leaders are looking for standards of 15 billion gallons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many Digest readers know quite a lot about the 15 percent ethanol blends (E15) which have been long proposed, and long opposed, for the United States. Even when higher ethanol blends are an everyday reality elsewhere
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) President Trump directed agencies that regulate energy and the environment to sunset a wide array of environmental protections in an executive order issued Wednesday night. He ordered agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Department, Nuclear
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) New legislation that would extend 45Z biofuel tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. -- The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was introduced Thursday by Republican Roger “Doc” Marshall of Kansas and Democrat
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury on Notice 2025-10, which outlined an intent to propose rules for the §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels urges Treasury to ensure a level playing
by Preston Brown (Farm Progress) Oregon, Ill., farmer and carbon entrepreneur Preston Brown believes it’s possible for farmers to get an extra 5, 10 or 20 cents per bushel of corn with the right CI score. -- ... And as one of
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/RealClear Energy) ... President Trump can secure a quick and impactful victory for his energy agenda by dispelling ambiguity surrounding key policies affecting domestic production of advanced biofuels. By taking immediate action to clarify the 45Z
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) For the last several years, one of the Renewable Fuels Association’s top priorities has been elimination of the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) barrier that prevents E15 from being sold during the high-traffic summer
by Bill Seifert (WJAG) The increased demand for biofuels in areas such as aviation fuel could create more markets for ethanol blend fuels and the farmers that produce the products used in such production. Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts says biofuels development
(Inside EPA) The biofuels sector is prepared to push for renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending volumes larger than what it sought as part of an agreement with major oil sector companies that also blend biofuels, in a scenario in which
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A group of 16 senators, led by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on April 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to increase renewable volume obligations
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass,LLC) As I’ve been running a Phase I STTR biofuel processing project, I have been looking deeper and deeper at the current economics of biofuels and what needs to change to restore profitability. Here are my thoughts
(Be8/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8 announced in April that it has just received certification from the California Air Resources Board for its biodiesel production pathway based on animal fats. According to Be8, its biodiesel facility in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rex American Resources Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 26, reporting increased ethanol sales volumes and progress with the company’s planned carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Illinois. Zafar Rizvi, CEO of Rex,
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The critical pieces of the 45Z tax credit puzzle have been on display for interpretation by the greater biofuels industry and the current administration since early January. At the start of the year, 45Z—designed to
by Timothy Cama and Kelsey Brugger (Poltico Pro E&E NewsPM) The parliamentarian said lawmakers can’t undo Biden-era waivers under the Congressional Review Act. Republicans will try anyway. -- Republicans hoping to stop California's strict vehicle emissions rules ran into another problem
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, reached a record 1.24 billion gallons in 2024, an increase of 11% over 2023, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies
(Office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in urging President Trump to permit the nationwide sale of E15 fuel through the 2025 summer driving
(RFD TV) Although Nebraska is one of the “Elite Eight” states that are allowed to sell E15 year-round, they are still actively promoting increased ethanol usage, pushing for a “national fix”. According to Jan Tenbensel with the Nebraska Ethanol Board, “Ethanol is
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The American Petroleum Institute and biofuel-supporting groups told Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials at a meeting today (April 1, 2025) that the agency should sharply raise advanced biofuel blend mandates for 2026. The coalition told EPA that
by CJ Evans (American Diversified Enterprises/Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... At whatever point on the path to commercialization that an innovation or emerging technology might be, federal assistance in the form of grants, loans, loan guarantees, and incentives are often
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) The senior senator from Iowa wants E15 approved for year-round use, fair and tariff-free trade, plus more action and a lot less talk regarding tax cuts and budget reconciliation efforts in the Senate. -- A still-agitated Sen. Chuck
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb/Farm Journal) Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol.
by Tony Romm (New York Times) The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners. -- Ahead of President Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs across the globe this week,
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration on Monday released $537 million for 543 biofuels blending infrastructure projects in 29 states, as part of the USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' visit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels is focused on converting waste to renewable natural gas (RNG), methanol, and dimethyl ether (DME). They aim to produce over 200 million gallons per year by 2030. Their process involves anaerobic digestion of waste
by Heather Richards (E&E News PM) The project in southern Wyoming is the first of its kind considered by the Bureau of Land Management. The Bureau of Land Management approved Wednesday a carbon storage exploration project beneath public lands in southern Wyoming. The record
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/MSN) U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked oil and biofuels producers to hash out a deal on the next phase of the nation's biofuels policy to avoid the kind of political clashes that marked his first term,
by Andres Picon, Kelsey Brugger, Nico Portuondo (E&E News) The House Budget chair says his party may consider altering, rather than repealing, tax credits. Republicans are also not finding as much climate money to cut as they once expected. Two weeks after
(Growth Energy and Renewable Fuels Association) The American renewable fuels industry presented oral arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court today in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, et al., a case that addresses where challenges to small refinery exemptions
by Mark Magnuson (Iowa AgriBusiness Radio Network) The ethanol industry is feeling confident about the future of ethanol with President Trump and GOP lawmakers’ plans to reduce support for electric vehicles. The President and Congressional Republicans propose ending EV tax credits
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on March 20 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that four new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Environmental Protection Agency has released the final rule to extend the date for Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota for year-round E15. In response to a request from the Governors of Ohio and South Dakota, EPA renewed the
(Office of Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)) Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/WCAZ Radio) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments supporting USDA on its Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule and incorporation of USDA FD-CIC. Clean Fuels recommends USDA incorporate intermediate oilseed crops
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, North American Renderers Association, and U.S. Canola Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin encouraging the agency to establish
by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s dual mission to protect the environment and human health. Zeldin
by Mark Gongloff (Bloomberg) The agency is abandoning its mission in a misguided effort to boost an economy it will only end up hurting. -- The EPA’s announcement on Wednesday that it would find the narrowest possible definition of the word “water” for regulatory purposes
by David Shephardson (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration's vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. ... The EPA said it would reconsider the agency's
by John Bozzella (Fox News) New York has a 10-year plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles and require automakers to sell only electric vehicles by 2035. (It’s not even really a New York plan, but a program originally hatched in California.) The gas vehicle ban has been
by Carlos Anchondo and Kelsey Brugger (Politico's E&E Daily) Tax incentives for carbon capture and storage are among the most popular and bipartisan on Capitol Hill. -- One of Congress' leading skeptics of mainstream climate change science and a critic of the fossil
by Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag) The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has the potential to drive more soil health practice adoption than even the Farm Bill—but only if implemented correctly. To ensure success, Continuum Ag recommends three key changes to the
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On March 7, 2025, EPA announces a final rule to extend the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year. EPA is also making several minor amendments and technical corrections to other RFS provisions.
by Rebekah Alvey (Agri-Pulse) The Department of Energy has updated websites related to sustainable aviation fuel, changing the name to synthetic aviation fuel. READ MORE Related articles Sustainable changes to synthetic (Brownfield Ag News) Synthetic Aviation Fuels (U.S. Department of Energy) SAF: The Future of Cleaner
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) With President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, U.S. transport and energy policy has undergone a dramatic 180 degree shift, to say the least. Executive orders (EOs) issued in the first weeks of his
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Since most car makers stopped selling flex-fuel vehicles, it’s hard to find a new car or truck these days that is made to run on up to 85% ethanol fuel. But at Commodity Classic, the Renewable Fuels Association was
by Doug Durante and Doug Sombke (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union/Biofuels Digest) As usual there is a lot of angst in middle America these days with uncertainty over RFS volumes, small refinery waivers, bird flu, budget cuts, and looming
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and other groups representing agriculture and maritime fleets thanked Senate and House champions for introducing the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored the
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has modified the federal tax credit for its biodiesel (B100) price assessment in Houston and Chicago, effective Feb. 24, 2025. This change aligns with the transition under the Inflation Reduction Act wherein, effective
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Just a quick review of yesterday's speech to Congress by President Donald Trump reveals a lot about his priorities in what he didn't say. Not since President George W. Bush said "switch grass" in
by Clinton Griffiths (AgWeb) Steady investment in ‘green’ biofuels has promised new market demand for farmers and ethanol producers, but will that continue in 2025? -- Optimism remains high that growth in the biofuels industry will continue under the new Trump administration.
by Samantha Paul (Grain Journal) The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to include oilseed-derived domestic biomass-based renewable fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel in any definition of Sustainable Maritime Fuel. “NOPA members’ oilseed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
by Clinton Griffiths (AgWeb) Steady investment in ‘green’ biofuels has promised new market demand for farmers and ethanol producers, but will that continue in 2025? -- Optimism remains high that growth in the biofuels industry will continue under the new Trump administration.
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Trump EPA Gives Ohio, South Dakota One-Year Extensions on Year-Round E15 -- Ohio and South Dakota were given one-year extensions on implementing permanent year-round E15 sales in their state, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US has asked a court to dismiss a case over a missed deadline for updating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a move that could portend further delays in setting new biofuel blend mandates. Ethanol industry group
by Michael Johnson (AgWeb) Gevo's CEO says the Trump administration’s directives put facts back in the driver’s seat and put renewable fuels in a stronger position. -- Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber is taking recent executive orders of President Donald Trump in stride,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members voted this week at their Winter Policy Conference to amend the organization’s biofuels policies to increase support for domestic and global demand for American produced biofuels. “NASDA recognizes the importance biofuels
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has paused a wide-reaching lawsuit against the Biden administration's tailpipe emissions rule that states, and agriculture groups have argued amounts to an electric-vehicle mandate. In one of his first
by George Will (Washington Post) In governments’ pursuit of zero emissions, they learn hard lessons about unintended consequences. -- ... Economic stagnation has the European Union tiptoeing away from its mandate that new cars and vans be emission-free by 2035. “Self-destructive,”
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro Energywire) The California New Car Dealers Association is funding a media buy targeting the state’s emissions rule. -- Car dealers launched an ad campaign Monday calling on California to delay enforcement of its electric vehicle mandate, warning
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the agency’s decision to uphold the current April 28, 2025, implementation date to provide parity for E15 and E10 in Midwestern states. This action, requested by the
(Inside EPA) President Donald Trump is instructing EPA and other agencies to develop a list of existing regulations that could be targeted for repeal if they meet one of over half a dozen criteria defined as inconsistent with administration policy, while
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) Two recent farmdoc daily articles (February 5, 2025; February 12, 2025) examined the impact of small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol and biomass-based diesel (BBD). The aggregate blend rate
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass, LLC) In Part 1 of this 3-part series we discussed how “Goldilocks Oil Pricing” is causing major problems for the US fuel ethanol industry. In this Part 2 we’ll discuss why US R&D hasn’t been
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) RFS must accurately reflect investments in capacity, availability of fuels, and demand from new markets -- - Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America joined 10 other national trade groups in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the
by Meghan Grebner (Brownfield Ag News) U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says it’s very possible language for year-round E-15 could be included in the March Continuing Resolution. “In December, we kicked that can down the road until March 15,” he
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration has an opportunity through biofuels and trade policy to avert a farm crisis, the head of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said during an address at the National Ethanol Conference in Nashville
by Sarah Schneider (Fastmarkets/Biobased Diesel Daily) Prices for premium-grade tallow increased Feb. 14, with 10 railcars of technical tallow trading at 56 cents per pound Chicago and 10 railcars of edible tallow at 57.5 cents per pound, closing the week on
by Ann Carlson and Mary Nichols (Legal Planet) Last Friday, EPA’s Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a new and unprecedented way to try to prevent California from implementing its ambitious program to move toward 100 percent zero emission vehicles. This time around, the Trump
(American Biogas Council) $1.8 billion was invested in new projects last year, according to numbers just released by the American Biogas Council -- Newly-released data from the American Biogas Council (ABC) indicates that 2023 was the third year of record growth across
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) The new deputy executive director of the Missouri Soybean Association says the key to increasing farmer profitability is growing soybean demand. Casey Wasser says Missouri farmers are uniquely positioned to benefit from expanded use of biofuels. “If
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg News/Bloomberg Law) EPA will submit air pollution waivers to Congress for review; Carmakers call zero-emission vehicle sales quotas unachievable The Trump administration is delivering an initial strike against California car pollution regulations compelling zero-emission vehicle sales that the
by Daniel Moore (Axios Pro) Republicans seeking to roll back the Biden climate legacy are actually looking to preserve one IRA incentive: the 45Z clean transportation fuels tax credit. A powerful and diverse coalition that includes airlines, farmers, labor unions
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) The push for year-round E15 continues. On Thursday, the bicameral, bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 was reintroduced into the 119th Congress. If passed, the bill would remove seasonal restrictions from those
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Farmers will need to be able to show farm records, receipts, delivery tickets, and any as-applied maps. Geo-stamp photos will also be required to prove the use of no-till and cover crops. -- The Clean Fuel Production Credit,
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) A farmdoc daily article last week (February 5, 2025) examined the possible impact of reductions in the conventional mandate under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol in the physical market. A previous episode
by Gabriel Malheiros (Datamar News) “The question isn’t whether Brazil will face tariffs—it’s when” That’s the assessment of experts consulted by BBC News Brasil regarding the future of Donald Trump’s tariff policies. “It’s highly likely that Brazil will eventually become a target of U.S.
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it will not defend a year-old rule requiring publicly held companies to disclose climate-related risks and in some cases the details of their emissions. “The Rule is deeply
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The president ordered EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to decide by next week on one of the first major issues facing his agency. -- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has one week to tell President Donald Trump whether
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Focused on Fuels of Opportunity at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit -- While it is easy to glance over incoming challenges, the renewable fuels industry must face those hurdles head-on and not let change deter the destination.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is an overview from NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, outlining their services and expertise in the field of low-carbon intensity (LCI) marine fuels. The presentation deck highlights the company’s deep understanding of the
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Why carbon removals aren’t always better. -- ... The shift toward removals has led some companies away from projects that avoid or reduce global emissions — for example, by keeping the planet’s existing forests standing, providing clean cooking stoves
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by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) More than 200 environmental and community groups are asking Congress to abolish the carbon capture industry’s main tax incentive, countering industry calls to safeguard it. In a letter led by Food & Water Watch, the coalition called for
By Carlos Anchondo and Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday (February 12, 2025) aimed at boosting carbon capture, utilization and storage projects, long an area of bipartisan agreement. It will be
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the Trump administration continues to reshape federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a bipartisan group of 28 federal lawmakers is pressing new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to get the Renewable Fuel Standard
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) The biofuels industry is closely watching as the White House administration, the EPA, and other agencies start to roll out policies for President Trump’s second term. The Renewable Fuels Association’s Troy Bredenkamp says the ethanol industry is
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the Trump administration appears to be moving at light speed to implement its agenda, biofuels industry officials said on Tuesday they still are trying to get a read on how a U.S. Environmental Protection
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) In a farmdoc daily article last week (January 29, 2025), we examined a range of alternative scenarios for setting the 2026 mandates under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In two of the scenarios, the conventional mandate was
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Monte Shaw, executive director of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association urged industry leaders and farmers at the association’s summit Tuesday to pursue expanding markets and to be wary of “looking in the rearview mirror.” Leaders in ethanol,
by Jon Adamy (Farm News Media/ Michigan Farm News) According to a 2023 report, emission levels from the production, dissemination, transportation, and combustion of sustainable jet fuels are roughly 75% lower than those from fossil jet fuels. -- Farm and fuel groups agree:
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Representatives of the U.S. biofuels and bioenergy industries are among more than 160 companies, trade groups, labor unions and policy organizations that are calling on federal lawmakers to maintain support for the 45Q tax credit. The
(Gevo) Gevo acquired assets of Red Trail Energy, LLC, including its ethanol production plant, carbon capture and sequestration assets, and pore space in Richardton, North Dakota -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals with net-zero greenhouse
by Marcy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) When Susan Stroud talks with farmers, she focuses on a readiness for change. “We need to embrace it instead of be so resistant because we’re constantly seeing changes we go through,” she says. In her regular commentary for
Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) There is an old saying usually attributed to politicians that isn’t exactly the king’s English, but the message is clear: “Dance With the One That Brung Ya” – meaning stay with what
by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) One refinery sued before over delay, prior denial; Both refineries are now challenging denials for 2023 -- Wynnewood Refining Co. and Calumet Shreveport Refining LLC filed separate suits challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s denials of their requests seeking small
by Ben Lefebvre (Politico) The Senate easily confirmed Doug Burgum as secretary of the Interior Department Thursday, a job that positions him to act on President Donald Trump’s energy strategy. The 79-18 vote makes the wealthy former North Dakota governor the official
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") has been informed by the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") Loan Programs Office ("LPO") that the first tranche of approximately $782 million under the guaranteed loan facility that was previously approved
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 2021 report from The Digest and its ABLC CONNECT series assesses the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, highlighting both positive (“tailwinds”) and negative (“headwinds”) factors affecting its growth. Tailwinds include increasing
by David Shepardson (Reuters) New U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order on Tuesday directing U.S. regulators to rescind landmark fuel economy standards issued under President Joe Biden that aimed to drastically reduce fuel use for cars and trucks. In a
by Aubrie Spady (Fox News) The Senate voted Wednesday afternoon to confirm Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency -- The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the government's leading agency on environmental rules and regulations. President Donald Trump tapped Zeldin,
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim, Zak Putlak, and John Panvica (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) In a biofuels sector grappling with policy uncertainty and a new federal administration, there were promising capital investments and above average ethanol M&A volume, driven by export growth
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Ohio Governor Seeks Delay in Year-Round E15 Implementation, Cites Petroleum Concerns -- Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Trump administration to delay the implementation of year-round E15 in the state to 2026, citing concerns
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) A Republican lawmaker has quietly introduced a bill to repeal a key subsidy for low-carbon fuels, complicating a debate among lawmakers on what to do with clean energy incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill,
by Jeff Stein, Jacob Bogage and Emily Davies (Washington Post) Trillions of dollars could be on hold, according to an Office of Management and Budget memo. -- The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed
(Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Paul Bertels, Principal and Senior Consultant for Farmgate Insights. Much attention is given to the potential demand for billions of bushels of row crops should they be included as acceptable feedstocks for sustainable aviation
(Inside EPA) The Trump EPA is asking the Supreme Court to pause cases over Biden-era preemption waivers for California vehicle rules and Clean Air Act venue provisions implicated by agency denials of renewable fuel standard (RFS) compliance waivers, with the agency
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