Biofuel News
Biofuel, Refining Stakeholders Comment On D3 RIN Waiver Proposal
A collection of stakeholder groups representing members of the biofuel, refining, and fuel retail industries offered mixed testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday over its proposal to waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel D3 blending volume requirement. The hearing comes after the agency said on Dec. 5, 2024, that it would partially […]
USDA Strengthens Climate Agriculture Opportunities with New Crop Insurance Flexibilities
In support of Climate Smart efforts to expand renewable fuel sources, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced additional insurance options for soybeans planted behind domesticated pennycress in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Domesticated pennycress is a feedstock used to produce renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel that […]
Mitsui & Co to Fuel 7-Eleven Delivery Trucks With B100
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced its intention to introduce B100 (100% biodiesel) on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores in Japan. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. Mitsui will employ Optimus Technologies’ […]
Clean Fuels Highlights Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel in 2024
The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth in soybean crush capacity and growing public support for clean transportation fuel. Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell […]
Biodiesel Surges to Top of Sustainable Maritime Fuel Confidence Index
Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto its position as number three. It is understood that the first SMF Confidence Index was launched at the inaugural […]
Federal Agencies Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap
Federal agencies are collaborating to develop a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to accelerate its production and adoption across the U.S. aviation industry. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, the initiative focuses on advancing feedstock innovation, refining technologies and supporting policies to meet the […]