Biofuel News
EIA Increases Forecast for Renewable Diesel Demand in Short-Term Energy Outlook
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted stronger demand for renewable diesel next year while slightly cutting similar projections for ethanol usage in the January edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released Tuesday. The agency estimated U.S. renewable diesel demand this year will average 252,000 barrels per day (b/d), up 12,000 b/d from its December […]
Clean Fuels Conference Highlights State of Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and SAF Industry
Industry leaders will outline opportunities, challenges ahead Nearly 750 leaders from the biodiesel and renewable diesel value chain met last week in San Diego for the annual Clean Fuels Conference hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, where experts shared the state of the industry today and the outlook for the near-and long-term. The clean fuels industry […]
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Updated 45VH2-GREET
Updated model includes new feedstock, technologies, and assumptions in alignment with final rules The U.S. Department of Energy released an update to the 45VH2-GREET model, which has been adopted by the Department of the Treasury for the purposes of calculating well-to-gate emissions of hydrogen production facilities for the clean hydrogen production tax credit established in […]
Estimates of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Capacity at U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026
In 2021, the Biden Administration announced a “grand challenge” goal of the U.S. producing three billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. A number of federal actions were initiated to support reaching this goal, including new and ongoing funding opportunities for SAF projects and fuel producers. Several technologiespotentially can be used to produce SAF at the […]
Enhanced Standards Broaden Biodiesel’s Future
Revisions to ASTM D6751, adoption of ISO 8217:2024 and results from the latest BQ-9000 fuel-quality report are helping to ensure biodiesel’s readiness in decarbonizing challenging sectors. Clean Fuels Alliance America’s technical program made significant strides in 2024, strengthening the industry’s position in advancing biobased diesel and enhancing biodiesel quality. Reflecting the global shift toward decarbonization, […]
USDOE Partners with Other Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced seven transportation plans to build a more resilient, affordable, and globally competitive transportation system. The action plans—covering key modes of the transportation sector including maritime, rail, trucking, aviation, and off-road—were developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department […]