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Clean Fuels Analysis: EPA Proposed 2026-27 RVOs and Major Program Changes

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On June 13, 2025, EPA released its overdue Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA is also proposing major changes to the RFS program intended to favor U.S. fuels produced with domestic feedstocks. Additionally, EPA is proposing to include an estimate of small refinery exemptions in the RVO calculation, which will protect market space

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EPA Proposal Gives Biofuel Industry Boost, Seeks to Lower Foreign Supply

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The Trump administration is proposing that obligated parties (oil refiners) blend more biofuels into gasoline and diesel in 2026 and 2027 while seeking to discourage the use of imported fuels and production feedstocks. The plan unveiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 17, 2025, would require refiners to mix a record 24.02 billion

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Chicago’s 600 Parks Rely On Biodiesel For Smooth Operations, Decarbonization

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Known for Lake Michigan beaches and urban parks, the Chicago Park District is using ever-higher biodiesel blends to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Lawn mowers, beach rakers, truckers, and tree trimmers are operating on blends up to B100 (100 percent biodiesel). The Chicago Park District has achieved up to an 86 percent reduction in

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IMO Issues Interim Guidance on Biofuel Blends Carried by Conventional Bunker Ships

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Following extensive efforts by International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) to highlight the issue of the carriage of greater than B25 biofuels by MARPOL Annex I certified bunker vessels, IMO issued circular MEPC.1/Circ.917 Interim guidance on the carriage of blends of biofuels and MARPOL Annex I cargoes by conventional bunker ships. The guidance permits the transport of

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Clean Fuels Study Shows Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy

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A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on the U.S. Economy 2024,” was conducted by GlobalData using actual 2024 data, including 5 billion gallons of

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EPA Administrator Zeldin: EPA to Set Biofuel Mandate ‘Very Soon’

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin stressed Wednesday that the US is working quickly to propose and finalize new biofuel blend mandates. EPA last week sent proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 — and likely at least one future year — to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, the

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Clean Fuels, Member Companies Urge EPA to Unleash Biomass-based Diesel

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Four dozen companies sign letter to Administrator Zeldin requesting at least 5.25-billion-gallon BBD volume in 2026 RFS On May 22, 2025, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in

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R.W. Beckett Acquires Thermo Products, Thermo Pride Brand

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R.W. Beckett Corp. announced May 5 that Thermo Products and its industry-leading brand of Thermo Pride products are joining the R.W. Beckett family of companies.  “This is a bold affirmation of our commitment to the future of liquid-fuel combustion,” said Kevin Beckett, CEO of R.W. Beckett. “We are honored and grateful to steward a great team of employees and this key industry asset,” he said.

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Transportation Energy Institute Shares Insights Into Biofuels

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The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) recently released “Balancing the Benefits of Biofuels: The Economics of U.S. Crop-Based Fuel Production.” This report was developed for TEI by Stillwater Associates, a transportation fuels consulting firm specializing in mid to downstream markets. Biofuels possess great potential to contribute to a lower carbon transportation sector, yet questions remain regarding

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New Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy

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Study highlights record-breaking year for biodiesel and renewable diesel, with major economic gains across rural and agricultural communities A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel

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