(Government Accountability Office) Carbon capture technology can reduce carbon in the atmosphere by storing it underground or using it to make products like concrete or jet fuel. The 45Q tax credit was created to incentivize development of this technology. But some taxpayers
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Back TO HOMEConsidering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Nitrogen, High Reward: Understanding the 45Z Opportunity
by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF: Spotlight On 45Z
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Q Monetization in the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogenic CO2 capture allows bioeconomy operators to monetize the $85-per-ton 45Q tax credit. However, 45Q and 45Z are mutually exclusive per facility-year and cannot be additively stacked on the same carbon ton. Each captured ton legally
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Louisiana Could Supplant California as SAF Leader
by Curt Epstein (Aviation International News) While California has been the hotbed for renewable fuel production in the U.S., Louisiana is poised to knock it off the throne. Shift could come as the state's tax incentives change -- A new report from energy
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Equity Structuring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While 45Z transferability offers new direct-sale routes, the credit still faces steep market discounts due to complex carbon-intensity diligence, evolving feedstock rules, and recapture risks. A transferable credit is fundamentally not cash, creating a monetization lag
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ATJ and HEFA Cost Parity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Forget E20, This Carmaker Has Been E25-Ready Since January 2026
by Saumya Shubham Jha (Auto Today) Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that every petrol-powered car sold since January 2026 is E25-compatible, putting the luxury carmaker ahead of India's evolving ethanol roadmap and future fuel regulations. As India continues to debate the future of
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Regulatory Agenda Released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 -- U.S. Department of the Treasury Plans to Issue Final 45Z Regulations in November 2026.
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026. Information on Treasury’s 45Z rulemaking process is one of hundreds of regulatory actions summarized in the
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board Approaches 20 Years as a Champion of Biodiesel
by Dave Walton (American Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The organization has cemented and proven its important role in the livelihood of Iowa’s soybean farmers and biodiesel producers alike. -- Next year, the Iowa Biodiesel Board will celebrate its 20th anniversary—two decades
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
From Waste to Fuel: Powering Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF
by Jimmy Andreoli II (Baker Commodities/Biobased Diesel Daily) The rendering industry is the infrastructure that makes large-scale waste-to-fuel conversion possible. -- Every day, at hundreds of thousands of restaurants, commercial kitchens and grocery stores, an essential resource is generated that most people
June 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Building on Solid Foundations: BioTown Biogas Appoints New CEO
(Bioenergy Insight) With a new chief executive at the helm, one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigester operators is targeting expanded output, new revenue streams and a multi-site growth strategy. Christopher J. Pino tells Bioenergy Insight about his plans. BioTown Biogas (BTB)
June 23, 2026 Read Full Article
How the SEED Act Could Impact Ohio Farmers, Diesel Prices and Biodiesel Demand
(Ohio Ag Net TV) The Strengthening Economic and Energy Development (SEED) Act is gaining attention in Washington and across rural America as lawmakers, fuel retailers and agriculture groups look for ways to stabilize fuel prices while strengthening demand for U.S.-grown biofuels.
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Farmers Turn to Biodiesel Amid Oil Shocks
Naomi Taxay (Aledo Times Record/Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capital News Illinois) At Incobrasa Industries, one of four soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing companies in Illinois, a construction project is expected to roughly double the company’s production capacity by mid-June. The expansion reflects Illinois’
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 2: Carbon Intensity
Zhangliang Chen and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) As discussed previously, the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, or Section 45Z, is a tax credit for biofuel producers, not a direct payment or benefit to farmers (farmdoc daily, May 27, 2026). The
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Studies Beef Tallow for Brazil Biodiesel as US Tariffs Bite
by Roberto Samora and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters) Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the animal
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Market Could Offer Farmers Opportunity for More Money
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) As Things Look to Me: Carbon intensification score helps determine eligibility for Section 45Z payments. Section 45 of the Inflation Act of 2022 could determine payments to farmers who produce low-carbon fuels. The tax credit’s worth is based
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
OMB Nominee Confirms the Agency Is ‘Making Progress’ on USDA’s 45Z Feedstock Rule
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on June 12 pressed Hal Duncan, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as deputy director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on the current status of USDA’s 45Z
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
India Waives Excise Duty on Petrol with Higher Ethanol
by Nidhi Verma in New Delhi and Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) abolished excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol. Petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol will be
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The short duration of the 45Z clean fuel production credit, even with its extension to 2029, creates a structural mismatch with the multi-decade horizons required for sustainable aviation fuel project finance. To bridge this gap, capital
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Fact Check: The R Street Institute Blows It Again
(Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier today (June 12, 2026), the R Street Institute—a self-described “think tank whose work is grounded in liberty and freedom”—published an opinion piece (heavy emphasis on “opinion”) on ethanol policy. It’s a real doozy, chock full of myths
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing Addresses E15 Legislation, 45Z Guidance
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated support for E15 and confirmed that release of USDA feedstock guidance related to the 45Z clean fuel production credit is imminent during a June 10 hearing held by the Senate Agriculture Committee. During
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Imports for 2026-2027
by Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin (Oklahoma State University/University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 at the end
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rail Positioned to Support the Next Phase of Ethanol Growth
(The Greenbriar Companies/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol has long been an anchor commodity for the U.S. freight rail network, connecting production facilities in the Midwest with fuel markets across the country. Today, new federal incentives and emerging technologies are creating additional opportunities
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Signs Bill Supporting Ethanol-Powered Ag Equipment
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill intended to expand the use of ag equipment fueled by higher ethanol blends. “Senate File 2493 eliminates the excise tax on fuels containing more than 85% by volume
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Sorghum Biofuels Could Shield South Africa from Fuel Price Shocks, Study Finds
by Yogashen Pillay (IOL) New research presented by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has highlighted sorghum-based biofuels as a potential solution to South Africa’s growing fuel vulnerability amid rising petrol prices linked to escalating Middle East Tension. Speaking at the presentation on Wednesday,
May 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Arva Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver a Pathway for Farmers and Biofuel Producers to Benefit from the 45Z Biofuel Tax Credit
by Pace Sagester (BASF) BASF and Arva today (May 26, 2026) announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Push IRS for New Model to Calculate Tax Credit
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Biofuel and farm groups are asking the Treasury Department and IRS to update the model companies use to calculate whether they qualify for the clean fuel production tax credit. Agency lawyers are listening to proposals by more
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23) --- May 27-29, 2026 --- ONLINE
The speakers (on the attached document) have requested to present oral testimony on proposed regulations regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (REG–121244–23). A notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of public hearing was published in the Federal Register on
May 18, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Recovery and Co-Digestion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. currently recovers significant biogas, generating enough renewable electricity for 2.4 million homes. While landfills produce the majority, agricultural and food waste digesters are rapidly expanding. Co-digesting manure with food waste or perennial grasses significantly
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Concepts
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon is top of mind for ethanol producers, in light of moving markets and lucrative incentives to lower CI scores. While some producers have engaged in reuse contracts for decades, others are just starting their
May 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
New 45Z Proposed Rule Tightens Requirements for Energy Attribute Certificates
by Danielle Anderson (Christianson PLLP/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Most fuel producers are now familiar with the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which provides a significant financial incentive for facilities able to achieve a carbon intensity (CI) score below 50 kg
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Section 45Z Tax Credits
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Graham Noyes provided a crucial regulatory and market update focusing on Section 45Z tax credits. The most newsworthy information is the publicly disclosed pricing data for 45Z Production Tax Credits (PTCs). Noyes revealed that 45Z PTCs
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Record US Biofuel Targets to Test Biodiesel Industry after Slow Year
by Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) EPA mandates require 60% biomass-based diesel production increase, risking credit market volatility if unmet; Industry leaders warn supply, feedstock, and capacity challenges may hinder meeting targets; Analysts and EIA forecast potential deficits, with actual output lagging
May 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Carey Introduces Bill to Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Credit through 2029
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) Rep. Mike Carey, R-Iowa, on April 27 introduced the Strengthening Economic and Energy Development Act, a bill that aims to reinstate the $1 per gallon 40A biodiesel tax credit through 2029. Taxpayers would be able to
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
BASF and Nutrien Collaborate on Expanding Farmer Access to Low-Carbon Biofuel Markets
(BASF) BASF and Nutrien Ltd. announced today (April 28, 2026) a strategic collaboration designed to make it easier for farmers to participate in low-carbon intensity biofuel programs, including those supported under the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z). BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Just Signed Legislation Creating a Tax Credit for #SAF Producers and Feedstock Providers.
by Corey Lavinsky (X) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear just signed legislation creating a tax credit for #SAF producers and feedstock providers. The credit ranges from $0.50 to $2.50 per gallon and takes effect in 2029. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb869.html READ MORE Related articles House Bill 869 (Kentucky
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Crude Palm Oil Prices to Stay Elevated Amid Biodiesel Push, El Nino Risk
(Xinhua) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF reports that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is currently outpacing renewable diesel, despite the lack of a domestic mandate. U.S. airlines are securing future supply through long-term offtakes and investments. Significant regulatory shifts include
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s Shaping Transportation Energy Policy?
by Matt Durand (NACS) As markets continue to evolve, the future of fuel is being shaped by all three branches of the federal government and at the state level. -- ... More often, policy is determined by what Congress does not do, such as
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Commission Approves Prolongation of Swedish State Aid Scheme to Promote Sustainable Biofuels in Transport
(European Commission Daily News 16/04/2026) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation of a Swedish scheme to promote the use of sustainable biofuels in transport until 31 December 2032. The scheme was originally approved by the Commission
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit's Benefits for Consumers
(NATSO/PR Newswire) A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section '40A' Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
ISO 27914:2026: A New Potential Long‑Term Solution for Section 45Q Permanent Secure Geological Storage
(Bracewell) The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) including 40 CFR part 98 subpart RR (Subpart RR) created uncertainty with respect to the requirements to qualify for Internal Revenue Code section 45Q (Section 45Q)
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Forest Sector Ready to Seize the Opportunity Provided by New Biomass Investment Tax Credits
(Forest Products Association of Canada/Biomass Magazine) Finding uses for every part of a harvested tree can create renewable heat and electricity that will help power cleaner communities. Seeing Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for biomass projects come into effect is a welcome, long-overdue
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Could Be Expanded, Extended
(Minnesota House of Representatives) Could Minnesota’s economy be transformed by winter camelina and pennycress? More than one testifier at Wednesday’s meeting of the House Taxes Committee said yes. That’s because they are key winter cover crops in the creation of sustainable aviation
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Allied Biofuels Uzbekistan Secures Presidential Decree and Related Incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project
(Allied Biofuels/Globe Newswire) Allied Biofuels FE LLC and the Khorezm Region Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan have executed a binding Project Implementation Agreement (PIA), marking a historic turning point in the development of Central Asia’s most consequential clean energy undertaking.
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
California Wants to Fund Green Jet Fuel — by Raiding Your Road Repair Budget
by Alejandro Lazo (CalMatters) --California wants to drain road repair funds to subsidize green jet fuel that critics say costs 10x more than effective climate solutions. -- The proposal was shaped behind closed doors — a Houston oil company quietly lobbied Newsom's
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Stakeholders Submit Comments on 45Z Regs
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Industry stakeholders submitted comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The proposed regulations, released on February 3, provide guidance on the
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Delivers Final Rule on Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks to OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on April 1 delivered a final rule to establish “technical guidelines for the production of regenerative agricultural biofuel feedstocks” to the White House Office of Management and Budget, where it will undergo interagency
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Applauds Regulatory Progress on 45Z, Seeks Additional Refinement and Immediate Release of New GREET Model
(Reneable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Treasury has made “meaningful progress” in developing rules implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, but several aspects of the regulations need additional clarity and refinement, according to comments submitted to Treasury by the Renewable
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Illinois Reaches B20 Milestone, Strengthening Farm Economy and Expanding Biodiesel Use
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds Illinois’ move to a B20 biodiesel blend requirement, a major milestone in the state’s nation-leading efforts to expand the use of cleaner, domestically produced fuels. Effective April 1, the minimum biodiesel blend required
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
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
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Budzinski and Fischbach Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Biomanufacturing
(Office of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D IL 13th) Today (March 31, 2026), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07) introduced the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to strengthen the domestic supply chain and create new markets for American farmers by incentivizing
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Coalition’s Second Annual DC Fly-In Brings Together 50+ Organizations to Advance American Energy Independence on Capitol Hill
(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.
April 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Diesel Prices Up? Time to Leverage Malaysia’s Palm Oil as Biodiesel Savings Could Hit 20 Sen per Litre, Says Former Minister
(Malay Mail) B20 biodiesel is now cheaper than pure diesel, and the government must fast-track critical depot upgrades to accelerate its rollout and ease surging fuel costs, says Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. In a press statement, the former primary industries minister said
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Promises in Bloom: The RVO Reset and Springtime for the Bioeconomy
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
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy to be Deferred
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will defer the implementation of the SAF Levy, in view of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers. The SAF Levy will
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Big Shift Ahead? Ethanol & Flex Vehicles Could Transform India’s Auto Sector
(Business Today) Vijendra Singh, President of the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA), has called for the commercialisation of flex-fuel vehicles to address India's energy crisis. Speaking at the AIDA Annual Distillers' Conclave 2026, Singh stated, "Imagine that many vehicles will run
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel and Ag Groups Call on Treasury to Make 45Z Regulations Work for Farmers
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
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
ABLC 2026 Review: Dumpster Fire
By Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) As ABLC organizer, Jim Lane, knows, you get as many valuable insights in the hallways as you do in the sessions. One such hallway statement keeps coming back to me. “It seems all they
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
GST Rationalisation to Accelerate India’s Green Transition
(India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) To make Waste Management, Biodegradable Products and Green Mobility more Affordable and Within Reach -- India's commitment to sustainability and climate action has been reinforced through recent GST rationalization, strategically reducing tax rates on waste
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in Belgium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Belgium faces a pivotal transition as it navigates limited domestic biomass resources and the closure of major biomass power plants, like Rodenhuize. Despite fossil fuels making up 67% of the energy supply, bioenergy contributes 8.6% to
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy in France
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) France is expanding its bioenergy sector to reduce its 100% fossil fuel import dependency, aiming for a 33% renewable energy share by 2030. Biogas is a major growth area, with biomethane grid injections hitting 2.4% of
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Việt Nam Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Biofuel Amid Global Energy Supply Uncertainty
(VietStock) Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers to IRS: Don't Leave Farmers behind in 45Z Rule
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
March 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Hit a Crossroads as Costs Climb, Policy Lags
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
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Switched On Podcast: Biofuels Cash In on US Tax Credits: Analyst Reaction
(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
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
45Q Credits Amid EPA GHG Reporting Uncertainty
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers) For ethanol producers investing in carbon capture and storage, Section 45Q, the U.S. tax credit for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration, remains a cornerstone incentive. At the same time, recent regulatory developments have introduced uncertainty
March 05, 2026 Read Full Article
California LAO Recommends against Proposed SAF Tax Credit
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Expectations Building in Oilseed Sector
by Barry Coleman (Northern Canola Growers Association/Farm & Ranch Guide) The bullish strength of oilseed markets recently is tied to the efforts of biofuel supporters on both sides of the border seeking to grow the industry and the expectation that
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
2026 State Legislative Preview: MCGA Focused on Biofuels, Protecting Farming Tools
by Amanda Bilek (Minnesota Corn) ... Although we are strenuously advocating at the federal level for nationwide, year-round E15, Farm Bill 2.0, and maintaining critical trade relationships while expanding trade opportunities to new markets, there is plenty of action the state
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference
(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
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Releases 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide
(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
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
State Biodiesel Production Credit Front and Center as Industry Leaders Meet Lawmakers for Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Biodiesel advocates from across the state gathered at the Capitol today for the Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill, urging lawmakers to extend and increase the state’s Biodiesel Production Tax Credit. It’s the single most critical step to
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
From Seed to Sky: The Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Identifies Methanol-to-Jet as a Key Accelerator of the Next Wave of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Methanol Institute) MtJ is positioned to help scale SAF faster and at lower cost with standard approval expected by 2026–27 and nearly 2 Mt of capacity already in development. Methanol-to-Jet (MtJ) could become a major contributor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Biggest Prize: Biomass for Energy
(American Energy Society/Enegy Today) Excerpted and adapted from Biomass Energy, National Geographic -- The biomass conversion industry represents the biggest bioeconomy frontier. This article explores the full spectrum of conversion pathways—from direct firing and co-firing to pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion—and examines how biomass can
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
A Reality Check for Feedstocks, Policy and Capital
(HutanBio/Biofuels International) Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year. My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Distillery Industry Pushes for Tax Cuts on Flex-Fuel Vehicles Amid Ethanol Surplus
(Devdiscourse News Desk | India) India's distillery industry calls for a reduction in GST on flex-fuel vehicles as the country grapples with a surplus of ethanol, having achieved its 20% blending target ahead of schedule. The All India Distillers' Association seeks
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Senators Coons, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Bio-manufacturing and Expand Markets for Renewable Chemicals
(Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)) U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act. The bipartisan legislation would provide a targeted, short-term tax credit for qualifying renewable chemicals or an investment tax credit for renewable chemical production facilities. Renewable chemicals are produced from biomass
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Backers of Incentive Package for Biofuels Plant Propose Pared Back State Help
(WisBusiness) Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk,
February 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Would Tax Pipeline-Transported Carbon Dioxide under Proposed Bill
by Cami Koons (News from the States) A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday (February 4, 2026) that would create a severance tax on carbon dioxide that is transported through pipelines in Iowa. Senate File 2069 would tax CO2 transported through the state
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar, Ernst, Cortez Masto Introduce Securing America’s Fuels Act
(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
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Reports Lowest Biofuel Production in a Decade
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
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Here’s How the U.S. Can Outcompete Its Competitors: Parts 1 and 2
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Federal Funding Services/Biofuels Digest) ... He (CJ Evans) has seen far too many projects fall by the wayside, not because they were flawed or not any good, but because they could not get additional grants
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuel (45Z)Tax Rule to Benefit Resellers, Farmers Public Comment DEADLINE April 6, 2026
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
February 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Support Biomanufacturing
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) On January 14, 2026, Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act (S. 3632). According to Ricketts’s January 14, 2026, press release, the bipartisan legislation “would provide
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Ag, Biofuels Groups Push E15 Rural Council for Quick Legislative Solution Before Feb. 15 Deadline
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council set to begin work, agriculture, biofuels and petroleum organizations are pushing for the council to quickly reach a legislative solution to make E15 available nationally on a permanent
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump in Ethanol-Friendly Iowa Pushes for Bill Boosting E15 Gasoline
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
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
White House OMB Concludes Review of 45Z Proposed Rule
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
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Seek Clarity as 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credit Takes Effect
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
January 23, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Tax Refund Applications Now Available
(South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development) The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has opened the application period for the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program. Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–30, 2026. The program provides a refund of up
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
When the Clock Is Ticking, but the Rules Aren’t Set: Clean Fuels Conference 2026 Delegates Assess a Wonderland of Market Opportunity and Policy Uncertainty
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
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Road Less Taken: Iowa Moves High Biodiesel Blends Forward
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
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Keep on Going
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
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
How New Subsidy Guidelines Could Make Brown Grease the New Gold
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
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Exec Says Delayed Tax Credit Rules Endanger Iowa Biodiesel Plants
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
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
What’s in Store for 2026? Flexing and Delivering
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
January 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum: Industry Insights, Observations, and Outlook for 2026
(Engine Technology Forum) ... Advanced engines and fuels help customers meet their own economic and sustainability goals more effectively than ever before. Having achieved near-zero emissions and boosted efficiency across virtually all sizes and configurations, a key strength of engine technology is
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Scraps Plan to Introduce B50 Biodiesel This Year, Will Raise Palm Oil Export Levy
by Bernadette Christina and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) B50 biodiesel plan scrapped due to technical and funding concerns, officials say; Indonesia to raise crude palm oil export levies to 12.5% from March 1; Scrapping B50 plan bearish for palm oil futures, analyst says Indonesia has
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Ethanol Industry Blames ‘Stagnant’ Production on Lack of Carbon Sequestration
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
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Mandate Ethanol-Blended Fuel by 2028, Minister Says
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, will mandate the use of ethanol blends in fuel oil by 2028 at the latest. "I assure you, no later than 2028 there will be a mandatory requirement for bioethanol. Perhaps in 2027-2028," said Bahlil
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Policy Seen to Boost Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness
by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama) Indonesia’s plan to implement a B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global palm oil market by improving its price competitiveness and supply reliability, according to an economist. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia associate
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Quick Summary: Governor’s 2026-27 January Budget Proposal
(California Senate Republicans) ... Transportation -- Tax Credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The January budget proposes to provide tax credits against diesel tax liability to incentivize the development and production of sustainable aviation fuels. While proposal details are forthcoming, the Newsom administration provided
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
South Dakota E15 Tax Refund Applications Now Available
(South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development) The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has opened the application period for the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program. Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–30, 2026. The program provides a refund of up
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ottawa’s Biofuels Subsidies Come into Force as Country Tries to Stay Competitive with U.S.
by Kate Helmore (Globe and Mail) The first part of Ottawa’s strategy to boost biofuels and shore up domestic demand for canola came into force on Jan 1. The $370-million Biofuel Production Incentive will be given to biofuel producers over the
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: RIN Market Awaits US Policy Clarity
by By Matthew Cope and Cole Martin (Argus Media) US renewable fuel credits have traded in a narrow range for months but are likely to break out soon, when President Donald Trump's administration provides more clarity on incentives in the new year. Under
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Leveling The Playing Field
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
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The State of Soy
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
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Yokohama to Remove Port Fees for Methanol and Biofuelled Vessels
by Gautamee Hazarika (Engine) The Yokohama Port and Harbour Bureau has said it will establish a carbon-neutral port to support Japan’s goal of achieving a decarbonised society by 2050. -- From 1 January, the port of Yokohama will launch an incentive programme offering
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Treasury Issues 45Q ‘Safe Harbor’ amid EPA Plan to Scrap GHG Reporting
(Inside EPA) The Treasury Department is issuing a promised “safe harbor” for companies looking to qualify for the section 45Q carbon storage tax credit after EPA proposed to scuttle its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) requirements related to the sector, though
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Fine Palm Oil Growers, Miners $8.5 Billion for Forest Encroachment
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters/MSN) Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest areas, the country's attorney general said on Wednesday (December 24, 2025). President
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
China Is Investing Billions in Latin America, Potentially Sidelining US Farmers for Decades to Come
(News from the States) ... COSCO Shipping, a state-owned Chinese company, is investing at least $3.5 billion to construct 15 berths, logistics facilities, and a 1.1-mile tunnel, enabling cargo to be channelled directly from the port to nearby highways. Once fully operational,
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Fuel Company Slashes Workforce as Tax Credits Dwindle
by Corbin Hiar (Politico Pro Climatewire) The layoffs at Twelve follow the reelection of President Donald Trump and the rollback of incentives that were designed to spur the production of sustainable aviation fuel. -- sustainable aviation fuel startup backed by some of
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
US EPA Tentatively Approves First Carbon Sequestration Project in Kansas Public Comment DEADLINE February 1, 2026
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
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
New Treasury and IRS Guidance Addresses 45Q Carbon Capture Credit Risks
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance aimed at keeping the federal carbon capture tax credit functioning smoothly through a period of regulatory uncertainty, offering a temporary compliance pathway for companies
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Are We on Track to Meet Long-Term SAF Targets?
by Archie Brown (IBA) ... “How much capacity would each region need in place by 2030 to stay on a credible long-term decarbonisation path?” Using ICAO’s 5% decarbonisation figure as a benchmark and combining ICAO’s latest regional SAF production capacity projections with
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers, Biodiesel Producers and Home Heating Industry Support Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Legislation
(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
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming
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
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Davids, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs
(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
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Forestry Council Weighs $210M SAF Proposal
(Forest Data Network) Consideration of proposed Wisconsin state legislation that would approve $210 million in financing for a sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Hayward, Wisconsin, was launched at the meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry on November 18. The legislation would
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Wisconsin Leaders Push for Strong Biofuel Policy
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
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s Ethanol Industry Encouraged to Take Advantage of Massive Molasses Surplus
(ChiniMandi/AgriInsite) Indonesia’s biofuel sector is being urged to make better use of a large surplus of molasses, an often underutilized by-product of sugarcane, that could significantly raise domestic ethanol output, reports Indonesia Business Post. According to the Indonesian Association of Spirit and
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Countries Ready to Negotiate UK Carbon Market Link
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) European Union countries have agreed to start talks with the UK to link the two sides' carbon markets, a spokesperson for Denmark's EU presidency said on Wednesday, in a move billed as part of a reset in relations following
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
White House Hosts Oil, Biofuel Talks as Trump Administration Nears Decision on Refinery Waivers
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
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Facing the Challenges in North America
(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
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Passengers to Pay SAF Levy for Flights from Singapore Changi
(Biofuels International) Airline passengers departing from Singapore will have to pay a sustainable aviation fuel levy ranging from S$1 (€0.66) to S$41.60 (€27.60) per ticket, depending on their travel destination and travel class. The levy will apply to tickets sold from Apr
November 13, 2025 Read Full Article
A Fiscal Incentive Program to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil in Indonesia
by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Mozambique: Amendments to Biofuels Regulation to Boost Domestic Production and Exports
(Lusa/Club of Mozambique) The Mozambican Government aims to boost national production of oils for pure biofuels and has decided to halve the export tax on these products. A joint ministerial decree from the Ministries of Mineral Resources and Energy and Finance, dated
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Hilgers, Bird Urge EPA to Create Opt-in GHG Reporting Program to Preserve 45Q, 45Z Availability for Ethanol Producers
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
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Illinois: Fuelling Sustainable Aviation
by Cindy Tomei (SAFII/The Illinois Manufacturer) The Prairie State can claim a variety of unique qualities as its own: Illinois grows 95% of the processed pumpkins in the U.S., it’s the birthplace of the first skyscraper in 1885, and is the
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Sets up World’s First Non-Profit to Centralise Purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Shikhar Gupta (Business Times) SAFCo will procure, manage and allocate the fuel at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has set up the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) to centralise the purchase of such fuel. The
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Government Starts New Consultation on SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism Public Comment DEADLINE January 8, 2026
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The UK government has opened another public consultation on the levy to fund the revenue certainty mechanism (RCM) it is setting up to help sustainable aviation fuel producers secure final investment decisions on their projects. The government’s preferred
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Treasury Urged to Finish Clean Fuel Credit Rules by Lawmakers
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
October 24, 2025 Read Full Article
CBAM Regulatory Framework for the Definitive Period Starting in 2026
(UABIO) Starting from January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)is moving from a Transitional to a Definitive period. This means that importers of certain goods will not only have to report their greenhouse gas emissions, as has been the case since
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
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