Tag: EPA

Congressmen request EPA expand RFS eligibility to maritime transportation

Congressmen request EPA expand RFS eligibility to maritime transportation

October 19, 2026 |

In Washington, American Biogas Council (ABC) applauds Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and six other U.S. Representatives for their letter urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) eligibility for renewable fuels used in domestic maritime transportation.  Some qualified renewable fuels used in vessels serving domestic routes cannot currently generate RFS […]

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EPA proposes 100% reallocation of SREs announced in August

EPA proposes 100% reallocation of SREs announced in August

October 13, 2026 |

In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to reallocate 100% of the difference between projected and actual exempted gallons lost to small refinery exemptions (SREs) in the 2025 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), one of America’s most vital energy programs that provides stability and growth to rural […]

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RFA files two challenges against EPA in US Court of Appeals over SREs

RFA files two challenges against EPA in US Court of Appeals over SREs

September 30, 2026 |

In Washington, DTN reports the Renewable Fuels Association has filed two challenges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against EPA’s latest small-refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA granted 29 exemptions covering 1.76 billion gallons on Aug. 31, 2026, after granting exemptions totaling 160 million RINs for 2023 and 2024. […]

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EPA grants dozens of SREs to dismay of biofuels industry

EPA grants dozens of SREs to dismay of biofuels industry

September 1, 2026 |

In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted dozens of new small refinery exemptions from 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements and laid out a proposed plan to restore the lost renewable fuel volume in the near future. Of the 34 pending exemption petitions, EPA granted full exemptions to 18 and partial (50 percent) exemptions to 11. […]

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American Soybean Association warns of $1B losses if EPA approves more SREs

American Soybean Association warns of $1B losses if EPA approves more SREs

August 27, 2026 |

In Washington, American Soybean Association is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand when U.S. soybean farmers can least afford it. Recent reports and analysis indicate small refinery exemptions from […]

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U.S. RIN prices plunge as EPA signals small-refinery exemption relief

U.S. RIN prices plunge as EPA signals small-refinery exemption relief

August 25, 2026 |

In Washington, Reuters reports U.S. ethanol blending credits plunged Monday after the EPA extended the September 1 compliance deadline and said it would decide on long-pending small-refinery exemption petitions by the end of August. Conventional D6 RINs fell 34 cents to $1.75, their lowest level since April 15, while 2026 biomass-based diesel RINs dropped to […]

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CoverCress gets EPA approval for D4 production

CoverCress gets EPA approval for D4 production

August 17, 2026 |

In Missouri, CoverCress Inc recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved renewable fuel pathways for CoverCress® oil under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program — a key regulatory milestone clearing the way for commercial adoption across the value chain. Under the Chevron Geismar CoverCress Pathways, EPA has determined that renewable diesel […]

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EPA approves CoverCress pathway for renewable fuel credits

EPA approves CoverCress pathway for renewable fuel credits

July 30, 2026 |

In Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Renewable Energy Group’s petition to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) from renewable fuels produced using CoverCress oil at Chevron’s Geismar, Louisiana, facility. The approval allows renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to qualify for D4 biomass-based diesel RINs, while renewable naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas qualify […]

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HF Sinclair sues EPA over delayed biofuel waiver decisions

HF Sinclair sues EPA over delayed biofuel waiver decisions

July 27, 2026 |

In Washington, Bloomberg reports HF Sinclair has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing the agency of delaying decisions on small refinery exemptions from federal biofuel blending mandates. The legal action follows a similar lawsuit by the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, which argues the mandates will significantly increase compliance costs and […]

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Growth Energy files motion to support EPA in appeals court over RVOs

Growth Energy files motion to support EPA in appeals court over RVOs

June 24, 2026 |

In Washington, Growth Energy filed a motion to intervene in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA et al. (Case No. 26-1132). In a set of eight consolidated cases, CBD and several other organizations, […]

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