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Biobased Diesel Industry Concerned Over Rumored SREs

The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry is raising concerns that a significant increase in small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard could undermine the strong market signal created by recently established renewable fuel volumes, threatening domestic fuel production, agricultural markets and investments already underway across the country. Reports indicate the administration is considering exemptions

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SAF Market A Game-Changer For Carbon-Neutral Travel

Explosive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Growth Driven by Climate Mandates, Incentives The global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is experiencing extraordinary expansion, projected to rise from $1.125 billion (USD) in 2023 to approximately $25.367 billion (USD) by 2031. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60.8%, highlighting SAF’s transformative role in the global

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Canadian Government Offers Funding for Clean Fuel Projects

Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program has announced it is now accepting applications for funding to support clean fuels production and clean fuels transportation and storage projects. The call for proposals targets proposals for research and development, pilot and demonstration projects that that support the development of clean fuel technologies. Eligible clean fuels include renewable

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Big Oil Joins Agriculture, Biofuel Groups in Push for New EPA Rules

The American Petroleum Institute (API), the powerful oil lobby, is joining biomass-based diesel, ethanol, and farming groups in urging the Trump administration to set strong renewable volume obligations (RVOs) heading into 2026 and beyond. In a joint letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, API, Clean Fuels Alliance America – which represents the biodiesel, renewable diesel,

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Biomass-Based Diesel Demand Destruction 2.0?

A farmdoc daily article last week (February 5, 2025) examined the possible impact of reductions in the conventional mandate under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol in the physical market.  A previous episode with small refinery exemptions (SREs) in the first Trump Administration provides an important test case.  Specifically, the aggregate blend

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Biofuels Boost Sustainable Soy, Cover Crops

The rapid expansion of the biofuel industry is reshaping soybean farming, creating new opportunities for sustainability, innovation and economic growth. Increased demand for renewable fuels has spurred advancements in farming practices and technologies, resulting in significant yield improvements over the past two decades. This progress enables soybean producers to meet the growing needs of the

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US Continues to Dominate Renewable Diesel Production Capacity by 2030

The US is set to maintain its dominance in renewable diesel production capacity through 2030, driven by strong government incentives and growing demand for low-carbon fuels. Analysts highlight that the U.S. currently leads the global market, with projects underway to significantly expand capacity, particularly along the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest. This surge is

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