Biofuels News

The USDA increased its forecast for 2023-’24 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Oct. 12. The estimate for 2022-’23 soybean oil use in biofuel production was also revised up. U.S. soybean production for 2023-’24 is forecast at 4.1 billion bushels, down 42 million on […]

At the center of one of the most transformative times in history for clean fuels, where biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are gaining unprecedented traction across powerhouse markets, the annual Clean Fuels Conference has officially opened to eager participants. The event, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, takes place in vibrant Fort Worth, Texas February

With the electric vehicle revolution gaining momentum, there is another sector poised for transformation: sustainable aviation fuel. A recent report by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) revealed that, right now, the United States only produces a modest amount of sustainable aviation fuel, but the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act is set to change that landscape.

In an era marked by environmental concerns and a growing need to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, biodiesel has emerged as a promising alternative for applications that are considered hard or even impossible to electrify. Derived from renewable sources such as plant oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil, biodiesel presents a promising alternative

Operable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 29. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and July 2022. Total operable biofuels capacity reached 23.493 billion gallons per year in July, up from 4 MMgy when

With seasonal changes underway and temperatures beginning to fall, now is the time to check your fuel infrastructure to prevent common issues and keep your equipment running smoothly throughout the winter months. Five simple steps will help ensure trouble-free fuel performance this winter, says Pete Probst, president of Indigenous Energy and director for the Michigan

The Federal Aviation Administration on Sept. 25 launched a new competitive grant program that, in part, can support projects to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity to existing renewable diesel and ethanol plants.  The newly launched $300 million funding opportunity aims to support projects to reduce carbon pollution from aviation. Approximately $245 million of

What’s the dominant form of biobased diesel in the US? A year ago, if you guessed biodiesel, you would be correct – but not anymore. The United States has achieved a remarkable achievement in its biofuel production landscape. As of January 2023, the capacity for renewable diesel production in the US reached an impressive 3