SAF Production Begins to Take Off as New Capacity Comes Online in the US
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category we use to capture SAF in our Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025. SAF is an alternative to petroleum jet fuel. It’s produced from agricultural and waste […]
R.W. Beckett Acquires Thermo Products, Thermo Pride Brand
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. […]
Transportation Energy Institute Shares Insights Into Biofuels
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 […]
Benecor Expands Commitment to Low Carbon Fuels as Stakeholder in Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. JOHNS, Michigan (May 6, 2025) – The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) announces Benecor has joined the coalition as a new stakeholder, supporting the organization’s mission to accelerate adoption of biofuels for cleaner air and more sustainable transportation and shipping. Based in Fenton, Michigan, Benecor is a leading supplier of advanced […]
New Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Contributes $42.4 Billion to U.S. Economy
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 […]
Supply Chain Coalition Pushes for Renewal of Biodiesel Tax Credit
The trucking industry stands at a critical juncture where extending the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) could redefine its future trajectory. As inflation pressures mount and environmental concerns become more pressing, biodiesel’s role in sustaining economic stability and ecological balance is under the spotlight. Understanding the Impact of BTC Expiration The expiration of the BTC […]
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