The TopSoil Summit is where farmers, ethanol plants, and ag partners come together to prepare for what’s next. With 45Z underway and new opportunities emerging, this is your chance to get ahead. At Continuum Ag, we’ve been working for years to
The TopSoil Summit is where farmers, ethanol plants, and ag partners come together to prepare for what’s next. With 45Z underway and new opportunities emerging, this is your chance to get ahead. At Continuum Ag, we’ve been working for years to
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
(Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a nonpartisan group of more than 50 organizations spanning the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, is convening in Washington, D.C. today (March 25, 2026) for its Second Annual DC Fly-In.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...(T)he final “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. Not a tweak. A reset. After seasons of regulatory uncertainty and economic headwinds, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered what
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, Clean Fuels Alliance America and the SAF Coalition on March 25 joined more 20 state and national ag groups in urging the Trump Administration to make the upcoming 45Z
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) The combined technology and expertise of Verity and CIBO are expected to connect farm-level data to fuel production, enabling auditable carbon intensity calculations and streamlined compliance with emerging clean fuel programs. Verity Holdings, LLC (“Verity”), a wholly owned subsidiary of
by Jeff Ellis Donnellson (Daily Gate City) March 18 is National Biodiesel Day — the birthday of Rudolf Diesel, the engineer who believed more than a century ago that plant-based oils were the fuel of the future. Iowa has spent recent decades
by Lydia Johnson and Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Credit is leading to higher fuel prices for consumers. NACS, along with NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading
by Elise Schafer (Feed & Grain) Rising costs, shifting trade and uncertain policy are reshaping what biofuels mean for U.S. agriculture. -- The biofuels industry that transformed American agriculture over the past two decades now faces a critical inflection point. While ethanol
(Bloomberg) New guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has clarified the outlook for US biofuels. The Treasury Department has confirmed that manure-based fuels can earn negative emissions scores, unlocking potential credits of around $7 per gallon for some renewable
by Ryan Koory (Argus Media) Slowing global trade activity, and growing biofuels opportunities have pushed US sorghum growers to pivot towards ethanol as a future driver of demand. Slowing international trade, with some partners "on the sideline" this year combined with a
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To help ethanol producers manage captured CO2, Frontier Carbon Solutions LLC is full steam ahead with a carbon-by-rail logistics operation that could serve producers from Illinois to California. Robby Rockey, CEO of Frontier Infrastructure Holdings
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 15th annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In & Government Affairs Summit March 17–18 comes at a defining moment for ethanol, agriculture and rural America. With major decisions surrounding year-round
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., on March 4 attempted to amend the draft 2026 Farm Bill currently under consideration by the House Agriculture Committee to include language enabling year-round sales of E15. The amendment did not
(World Bio Market Insights) This keynote panel explores the expansion potential for U.S. bioethanol into the global chemical sector, leveraging incentives under Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act. As chemical companies pursue net-zero goals, demand for low-carbon, biobased feedstocks is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Editor’s Note: For quite a number of years, we have been pleased to collaborate with our friends at Ocean Park Advisors to bring you an annual report for Biofuels Mergers and Acquisition activity during the year
by Michael Croudace (Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute) ... This paper examines how U.S. policy retrenchment under President Trump, aggressive European mandates, airline voluntary programs, and potential U.S. policy reversal will shape worldwide SAF demand through mid-century. The Trump administration’s actions in 2025 dramatically
(Renewable Fuels Association) Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully
by Kara Gundel (Engine Technology Forum) For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have quietly become one of the nation’s most practical tools for reducing transportation emissions. Unlike emerging technologies that require entirely new infrastructure, these fuels work within today’s engines and
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today (February 24, 2026) to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol
This document contains proposed regulations regarding the clean fuel production credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and amended by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These proposed regulations would provide rules for determining clean fuel production
by Erin Anderson (Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime
(BASF) BASF has introduced Circalo™: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive, unified platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural carbon intensity (CI) under evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Clean Fuel Production
by Debbie Carlson (Pro Farmer) Biofuels expansion completely at mercy of government policy -- The White House’s aggressive targets under the renewable fuels standard and its renewable volume obligations for 2026-2027 for biofuels have some soybean market participants drawing hopeful parallels to
by Aimee Nielson (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are building policy around it. Researchers are racing to lower costs. The next question is what it means for seed companies, breeders and
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain. -- On Feb. 3, the Treasury Department confirmed farmers will have a seat at the table to
(Office of Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, provide new markets for farmers and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains reported strong 3Q 2025 progress, highlighting the completion of its Obion, Tennessee plant sale to repay $130.7 million in debt. The company’s decarbonization strategy is advancing with carbon capture fully operational at its
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Biomass enters as a civilian — complex, regional, idiosyncratic. It leaves in uniform. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Methane. Methanol. Formate. This shift is mapped in a top-tier new report prepared for CSIRO by a group
by Jacob Calvin (The Daily Iowan) Officials in the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association point to a lack of clear government regulation for the decrease. -- According to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa produced 31 percent less biofuel in 2025 at 244
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) President Donald Trump's administration expects to update the rules around a low-carbon fuel tax credit to allow more types of fuel sales to qualify and to encourage farmers to grow crops more sustainably. ... The proposed regulations Tuesday
(ResourceWise) In the aftermath of this year's Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, sentiment across the US biomass-based diesel industry is unmistakably bullish. But that confidence is underpinned by a mix of opportunity and uncertainty that will shape the sector through 2026 and
(Arva) Turnkey CI scoring, verified low-carbon feedstock sourcing, and field-to-facility traceability built for 45Z compliance. -- Arva today announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. As fuel value becomes
by Hadriana Lowenkron (Bloomberg/MSN) President Donald Trump threw his support behind a legislative proposal that would expand sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline as he looked to build support for his economic record with a crowd that included farmers in Iowa. Trump told
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website. The
by Kim Chipman, Oliver Ward, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) President Donald Trump kicks off a series of weekly campaign trips across the U.S. with a visit to Iowa even as the ethanol industry and corn producers are angry about the failure of an E15
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biofuels industry is awaiting more details about final guidance to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Changes made to the 45Z tax credit in the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Andersons targets a run-rate EPS of $7.00 by 2028, a significant jump from $2.56 in 2025, driven by organic growth and renewables. The company anticipates a cumulative impact of over $300 million from 45Z clean
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If the clean fuels industry is living through an Alice-in-Wonderland moment, it’s not because things feel fanciful. It’s because the rules keep changing shape just as the clock gets louder. That was the unspoken theme running through
by Jenna Rose (Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) State-level policy and industry collaboration position Iowa as a model for B30 adoption. As Iowa’s biodiesel producers continue to weather a difficult year marked by federal-policy uncertainty and challenges, the state of Iowa continues
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) The lyrics of a popular 20-year-old country-music song provide guidance to help navigate the pit of uncertainty and tumult. -- It’s been a challenging year for anyone hoping for clarity on vehicle and fuels
Kristof Reiter (Reiter USA/Biobased Diesel Daily) Recent changes, including replacing the blenders tax credit with 45Z, removal of the indirect land-use change penalty, and potential reductions in subsidies to foreign fuel and feedstock under both 45Z and RFS programs, are fundamentally
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy changes and new demand opportunities create optimism in the Great Lakes state. -- After months of uncertainty, Michigan’s biodiesel industry is reporting a positive outlook for 2026, thanks to updated policies and new
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told that a typical plant, just because of ongoing
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... A bright spot in the depressed commercial truck market was the success of a new natural gas engine (X15) from Cummins, with rave reviews from truckers and a strong showing in real world experience in evaluation by fleets
This month, David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, and Lisa Hanke explore the evolving landscape of carbon markets and regulatory policy, focusing on the strategic advantages and challenges faced by U.S. and international players. This session will cover the implications of U.S.
by Laith Amin (Sustainability Magazine/EcoEngineers) For years, the energy and industrial sectors have treated compliance as a necessary cost of doing business. Regulations were viewed as hurdles, tax credits as short-term windfalls and carbon accounting as a paperwork exercise. But we
by Scott Fenwick (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Fuel quality, reliability and performance drive adoption while robust production capacity and domestic feedstock supplies position the industry for a rapid increase in output. The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry is at a critical
by Matthew Stone (ResoureceWise/Biomass Magazine) ... Aviation and maritime mandates are accelerating at a time when biomass markets are tightening. The shift is creating a more competitive landscape for all participants, from refiners and traders to compliance teams and feedstock aggregators. The
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Day in and day out, tens of thousands of workers in the ethanol value chain take grain from America’s farm fields and transform it into clean, renewable fuel and other valuable bioproducts. But
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) Five years ago, OPAL Fuels stepped out of the private sector and emerged as an ambitious leader in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas. With major partners including NextEra Energy, UPS, CHS and Fiat Chrysler
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa produced 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol in 2025 — a figure consistent with the past two years and one that Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says could be higher if Iowa had access to carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The gallons of green liquid? Not the star anymore. The real value lies in the attributes — the verified, tradeable, financeable proof of carbon benefit. Like: • Energy Attribute Certificates (RECs, Guarantees of Origin) • Zero-Emission Credits
by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) In the pursuit of supporting biofuels, both sides of the U.S.-Canada border have implemented incentive structures to encourage the production or use of renewable fuels over fossil fuels. However, the U.S. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The soybean supply chain looks to proposed biofuel polices for hope in the midst of what’s been described as one of the most challenging years ever. For biofuel producers, the uncertainty around final rules and
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable liquid fuels company focused on lower cost and reduced emissions products, today (December 30, 2025) announced that its Aemetis Biogas LLC subsidiary received funds from the sale of $17 million
(Ag News Wire) 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and showed just how far U.S. ethanol has come – and how much more it could accomplish for the world with just a little more freedom. Nationwide, year-round
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF forecasts environmental commodity pricing will likely rise, driven by domestic feedstock shortages versus aggressive Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). This tension is compounded by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) limiting full credit for virgin
by Matthew Cope (Argus Media) ... SAF output rose to an all-time high of 196mn USG through November of this year compared to 39mn USG in all of 2024, according to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data. But growth next year
by Siri Hedreen (S&P Global) PureField to bury 1.8 mil metric tons of CO2 over 12 years; Would capture CO2 from PureField's Russell biofuels plant -- The Trump administration has tentatively approved ethanol producer PureField Ingredients' plan to bury its CO2 emissions in
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 17 delivered a proposed rule to set 45Z clean fuel production credit guidance to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) From a Supreme Court ruling in favor of biofuels groups, to a new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes proposal and more debate on small-refinery exemptions, biofuels news this year was highly consequential and starts our Top
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) Major changes to the 45Z tax credit are set to go into effect at the end of the month. Scott Irwin, ag economist at the University of Illinois, says the
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, the national association representing America's travel plazas and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) today applauded Senator
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL Not… beer? A.D. Nope. Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets: new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Key Points: Ethanol producers can capture significant 45Z payments with minimal plant changes. For connected facilities, the launch of Tallgrass’ Trailblazer carbon pipeline creates an extra CI reduction boost. The elimination of the SAF incentive will further constrain liftoff
(Grain Journal) ... Rounding out the morning, Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels at CoBank, provided an in-depth analysis of the evolving biofuels landscape. Her presentation covered expanding renewable diesel capacity, shifting soybean crush economics, export opportunities for
by Jenna Higgins Rose (River Cities' Reader) The Iowa Biodiesel Board today responded to the Trump administration's announcement of a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, expressing appreciation for the support while emphasizing that long-term, market-driven policy solutions are essential to helping
(Green Plains) All Three Nebraska Facilities Now Capturing CO2; First 45Z Payment Demonstrates Early Value -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now
(Office of U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)) U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) — alongside Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE-01), Troy Carter (D-LA-02), and Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) — introduced the Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, create economic opportunities for
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Some farmers are considering crop rotation changes to tap into the sustainable aviation fuel market. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Carolyn Olson says there are growers in her state looking to grow winter camelina as a SAF
by Blake Jackson (Wisconsin Ag Connection) Wisconsin soybean leaders travel to Washington to share the importance of clean fuel and the growing role of soy-based biofuels in the nation’s energy future. Their main goal is to show how renewable fuels
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the Authority To Construct air permits have been issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy
(U.S. Chamber of Commerce) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following whitepaper which provides a current landscape of the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market and provides suggestions for potential supportive policies that can help achieve scale. SAF is an alternative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s compelling focus is on Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF, asserting it has the most competitive cash cost of production compared to HEFA. Their ambitious claim is validated by the Gevo North Dakota site, featuring a wholly-owned, operational proprietary
(S&P Global Platts) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will update the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) calculation, and the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) multiplier used in some biofuels assessments, effective Jan. 5, 2026. The CFP C updates will impact the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I stepped off in Oroville, California. ... People here hadn’t quit. ... The County Planning Office .... ... “Recarbonization,” she said. “Not getting rid of carbon. Replacing fossil-based carbon with carbon that already belongs to the cycle. Waste carbon. Forest
(Farm Journal) AgDay's Clinton Griffiths talks with Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Industry about what the ethanol industry has seen this year and what officials look to have happen in 2026. READ MORE; includes VIDEO with Transcript Related articles Is EPA Reversing
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) White House meets refiners and biofuel producers over waiver disputes; Talks include year-round E15 and waiver reforms; Biofuel groups push for waived gallons to be made up The White House this week held separate meetings with oil refiners and biofuel
(Biofuels International) This has been a challenging year for the US biodiesel industry with domestic production running about 70% down on 2024 levels, albeit with some upsides for producers to celebrate concerning the sector’s longer-term future. Tax changes and policy uncertainties are
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Soybean Association and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) sent a joint letter this week to President Donald Trump urging action on key federal biofuel policies needed to strengthen domestic demand for U.S. soy and support farmers
(S&P Global) Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to modify the carbon intensity (CI) for the Renewable Diesel (RD) Soybean Margin Indicator (RRDFJ00) and RD Tallow Margin Indicator (RRDFK00), considering the latest guidance stated in the Big Beautiful Bill
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers welome two programs announced by Ottawa -- Ottawa has followed through on its September promise to create a $372 million Biofuels Production Incentive (BPI), which will run from January 2026 through
(ResourceWise) As the aviation sector races toward its 2050 net-zero target, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as its most immediate and scalable decarbonization tool. Across Europe, North America, and Asia, governments are introducing SAF blending mandates that require airlines to use a
(Renewable Fuels Association) As the California Air Resources Board (CARB) prepares to hold a Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum tomorrow (November 6, 2025), a comprehensive new report from Life Cycle Associates, Advances in Estimation of Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Ethanol, shows
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Nov. 3 filed a public comment with the U.S. EPA expressing concern that the agency’s proposed repeal of its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., on Oct. 28 introduced a bill that aims to reinstate many of the renewable energy tax credits eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill. One provision of the legislation would
(Cultura Technologies/Globe Newswire) Cultura Technologies (“Cultura”) today (October 29, 2025) announced that its newly formed brand, CreditCrop, has joined the Clean Fuel Credit Consortium (CFCC), a multi-company collaboration with Verdova, Vericap, and JAG Group, Inc. The consortium aims to support clean-fuel credit generation and regulatory compliance across
by Chris Cioffi (Bloomberg Law) The biofuel credit created in the 2022 tax-and-climate law has broad bipartisan support. -- The Treasury Department should take swift action to finalize clean fuel production rules to address unresolved pieces of July’s GOP tax law for
Join us for a discussion on what characteristics are vital for a crop to be considered a marketable feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. We’ll learn about 45z and the GREET model when calculating carbon intensity scores and why that’s vital
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) ... Bio-oil SAF, commonly known as hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology, currently dominates SAF production simply because it’s been proven at a commercial scale. However, HEFA technology is far from the perfect solution. While
Cornelius van Tonder (RegenCorp/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As U.S. ethanol producers prepare for the implementation of 45Z, one thing is clear: carbon intensity (CI) is no longer just a regulatory metric—it’s a revenue driver. Achieving CI scores below 30 grams of CO2
(Bain & Co.) New clean fuel incentives are reshaping US crop economics—and raising strategic risks for food companies. -- With clean fuel incentives, biofuels producers could pay twice as much per acre for sustainably grown crops—replacing food companies in the bidding. -- Food
by Andres Picon (Politico Pro E&E Daily) Senators adopted amendments on minerals and nuclear energy, but a proposal to boost E15 ethanol sales fell out. -- The Senate passed its version of the annual defense policy bill Thursday night after adopting amendments
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The sustainable aviation fuel industry’s biggest players gathered in Minnesota last week (of September) to confront the sector’s steep challenges and chart its path forward. At the North American SAF Conference and Expo, held Sept. 22-24
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Leading Industrial Biotechnology Company Delivers Key Equipment For Aemetis Project -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that it is advancing decarbonization at its 65 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Keyes,
A timely and expert-led webinar exploring the evolving global biofuels landscape. From U.S. policy shifts to European mandates and LATAM’s growing role in feedstock supply, our experts will equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions. What to Expect: ????
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman says the outlook for next year is positive. “Producers remain optimistic, right now the export market is very good. And as long as we can sustain that, things will
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A bipartisan group of 47 federal lawmakers, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Sept. 30 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to maintained proposed biomass-based diesel renewable volume
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuel producers are eager to claim the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but one powerful opportunity often flies under the radar—offsetting a facility’s electricity emissions through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). As one of the most
(Green Plains/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Green Plains Inc. on Sept. 17 announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Freepoint Commodities LLC to sell Clean Fuel Production Credits, also known as 45Z tax credits, generated in 2025 under
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Along the fence, voices heckled. Your carbon is lousy. Your productivity is low. Your century is over. The tortoise kept moving—one more interconnect, one more offtake, one more FEED package priced off policy that finally stops wobbling. By
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley on Sept. 10 called the U.S. Treasury Department’s planned May 2026 release of proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations “unacceptable” and stressed the importance of timely 45Z guidance to two Treasury
by Chris Bennett (AgWeb) ... On Sept. 2, 2025, a telltale farm meeting went nuclear. Field representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford, along with a rep sent by Gov. Sarah Sanders, initially
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service today (September 8, 2025), calling on the agencies to act quickly to make the most of the Section
by Brianne Pfannenstiel (Des Moines Register) It was the first question posed to Republican candidates for governor at the first forum of the election cycle. A week later, it was the topic that drew the largest crowd yet to MAGA Nation, a gathering of conservative Republicans
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association says, “China imports more soybeans than the rest of the world combined and so you can’t make up the loss of the China market by gaining a little bit
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe/SAF Magazine) ... Coprocessing refers to the simultaneous processing of renewable and fossil feedstocks within existing refinery units, such as hydrotreaters or hydrocrackers. In this approach, renewable materials including vegetable oils, animal fats or used cooking oils are blended
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) FutureFuel Corp. on Aug. 11 releases second quarter results, confirming that its 59 MMgy biodiesel plant in Batesville, Arkansas, remains idle due to market conditions. The company expressed hope the facility will restart in late 2025
(AgNewsWire) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 38th annual conference is being held August 20–22 at the new Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme is “Homefield Advantage,” focusing on the countless benefits ethanol delivers and how ACE
by Gerson Freitas Jr. (Bloomberg News/Financial Post) Troubled biofuels maker Green Plains Inc. has pledged the bulk of its ethanol plants as collateral to funds managed by BlackRock Inc. in exchange for more time to repay nearly $128 million in debt.
(Investing.com/AI) Southwest Airlines Co. sold its renewable fuels unit to Conestoga Energy as the carrier reduces its climate initiatives after years of limited industry progress, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Conestoga Energy, a major low-carbon intensity biofuel provider, said it purchased Saffire Renewables
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2024, U.S., ethanol exports reached an impressive 1.9 billion gallons with over a third destined for Canada. These figures represent more than mere statistics; they demonstrate how our cross-border partnership fulfills
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg) ... Selling large volumes of ethanol as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, had long been a dream of Brazilian producers, who churn out more of the biofuel than almost anyone else. To achieve that, officials invested heavily in
by Caitlin Scheresky (Biomass Magazine) In partnership with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables, the RNG Coalition presented its first RNG Media Day on June 18. Hosted by the RNG Coalition’s Senior Manager of Communications, Dylan Chase, the webinar kicked off with the
Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits used to show compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) have had their share of ups and downs amid policy changes and uncertainty in recent years, but they're experiencing a glow up in 2025. When
(The Sun Times) The Ontario government has posted a proposal to restrict biodiesel to Canadian-produced fuel. It specifically intends to exclude biodiesel from the United States because the Ontario government claims it is subsidized and is driving Canadian competitors out of the
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is soliciting public comments on a preliminary plan for determining provisional emissions rates (PER) for the purposes of the 45Z clean fuel production
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Energy Projects Conference & Expo 2025 was billed as “the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects” with an estimated 10,000+ attendees across the diverse energy spectrum uniting for “6 leading
(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Low carbon fuel policies are intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. However, rigid carbon intensity (CI) accounting procedures in current policies may limit CI responsiveness across candidate sites and facilities. Work published in the journal ACS Sustainable
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
by Sonali Mukherjee (Outlook Planet) Georgia’s $200 Mn ethanol-to-jet fuel plant to start by September despite limited tax credits and high production costs -- LanzaJet announced that its factory, first one designed to make green jet fuel from ethanol is expected to
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank’s latest quarterly research report, released July 10, highlights current uncertainty around the implementation of three biofuel policies, including Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs), small refinery exemptions (SREs) and the 45Z clean fuels
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, on June 30, 2025, Gevo Intermediate HoldCo, LLC entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement with a transferee bank pursuant to which Transferor agreed to supply “Clean Fuel Production Credits” to Transferee from the production of ethanol
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share -- After almost three years of talking about what could be spelled out by 45Z, Mitchell Hora
(EcoEngineers) In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy, understanding the intricacies of market pricing and regulatory impacts is crucial for stakeholders. EcoEngineers' “California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Credit Pricing Analysis” report provides valuable insights into
by Kristine Klavers (EcoEngineers/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rigorous LCA and QAP participation is crucial for ensuring SAF market access, maximizing regulatory incentives and establishing confidence in a competitive global environment. -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has emerged as the cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonization strategy.
by John Campbell (Ocean Park/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policy chaos has contributed to a collapse in profit margins and a substantial decline in production, but higher RVOs and a modified 45Z credit could stimulate a quick revival. The U.S. biobased diesel (BBD) industry
by Ignacio Costa (Topsoe) Interest in coprocessing is growing as it offers a practical and scalable way to ramp up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to meet 2030 targets. For refineries, this method enables integration of renewable feedstocks into conventional refining processes,
by Pete Moss (Frazier, Barnes & Associates/Biobased Diesel Daily) An agricultural and biofuel producer crisis unfolding today can be thwarted with a few simple but effective solutions. -- It is too late for some and may be too late for many biodiesel
(Argus Media) What is the current state of the sustainable aviation fuel market? Is Europe still the largest demand market and how will key legislation changes and credit incentives affect the SAF market in the US? Asia remains a key supply source
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty,
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, commended
(FutureFuel) FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced its decision to temporarily idle biodiesel production upon completion of its remaining contractual obligations, anticipated to occur by the end of
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has moved from the margins of energy policy to the forefront of America’s energy future. Once viewed as a long-shot innovation, SAF is now a commercially viable, rapidly scaling
by Dan Keitzer (Iowa Corn Growers Association/Des Moines Register) Iowa can remain an energy leader while creating new opportunities for our farmers and bolstering our local communities. -- ... The 45Z production tax credit is critical to putting American energy production and
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 12 committed to implementing upcoming changes to the 45Z clean fuel production credit “in the most robust way” and ensuring foreign actors do not have a backdoor into
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association and American Soybean Association. He tells Brownfield the industry is seeking
(Renewable Fuels Association) In keynote remarks today at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Omaha, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper laid out the importance of ethanol for energy independence and the rural farm economy. “If there was ever an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde, a global gas and engineering company, presented on integrating SAF (HEFA) and hydrogen plants to reduce carbon intensity (CI) and cost. Arthur Pastore, Minish Shah, and David Maher highlighted using HEFA by-products for H2 and
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says there is support to keep the 45z tax credits in the President’s reconciliation bill. Pete Ricketts, tells Brownfield, “At least from what I’ve heard, there’s nobody looking to take that
by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Proposed changes to a US clean fuel tax credit may be a boon for farmers, but a future where ethanol is a major ingredient in jet fuel remains far off. The massive Republican budget bill
by Vitor Pistoia (The Land) The global oilseed market is undergoing a period of transformation influenced by a combination of strong production figures, evolving trade patterns and significant policy shifts. ... The abundance of soybeans is exerting downward pressure on global oilseed prices,
by Kristoffer Tigue (The Minnesota Star Tribune) A bipartisan Senate bill eliminates an environmental standard for whether growers can qualify for credits to grow sustainable aviation fuel. -- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants to help Midwest corn farmers tap into new lucrative