In Washington, NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), filed public comments with the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule for the “Section 45Z” Clean Fuel Production Credit. “The real-world implications on American energy supplies and […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production slid last week to 1.075 million barrels, the lowest in two months but still slightly higher than the same time last year. The lower level may be due to earlier seasonal maitenance as most ethanol plants were still estimated to be running […]
In Washington, Congresswomen Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act to strengthen the domestic supply chain and create new markets for American farmers by incentivizing the production of biobased chemicals and materials. While the United States has made significant strides in biofuels, many other everyday products, from plastics to […]
In Washington, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has updated its 2026 Renewable Volume Obligation weightings (RVOY026 and RVOR002) and the 2025 cellulosic weight (RVCY025) using the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalized Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026, effective March 30, 2026. The EPA released its finalized rule on March 27, 2026, and as per Platts methodology, […]
In Washington, the Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance recently launched as a global industry platform uniting organizations to expand the use of woody biomass as a versatile, renewable carbon solution sourced from working forests. The Alliance brings together stakeholders across a wide range of industries to strengthen collaboration, advance supportive policy frameworks, and catalyze investment that […]
In Washington, the Carbon Business Council announced the launch of the Direct Storage of Biomass (DSB) Coalition, a new industry working group bringing together leading companies to advance understanding, credibility, and responsible deployment of direct biomass storage as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathway. Direct storage of biomass, also referred to as terrestrial storage of […]
In Washington, six trade associations wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to unleash U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production to bolster America’s energy security during the conflict with Iran. The disruption in the global oil market is constraining diesel fuel supplies, which threatens to raise the cost of all U.S. consumer goods and […]
In Washington, CBS News reports President Trump has invited farmers and the biofuels industry to an event on the White House lawn on March 27 to celebrate agriculture, with speculation circulating that the Environmental Protection Agency will announce the 2026 and 2027 renewable volume obligations at the event. The final rule must be published by […]
In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports kicked off 2026 at 212.1 million gallons (mg), despite slipping 4% month-over-month amid mixed demand across key markets. Canada retained its position as the top destination with a 5% increase to 70.0 mg, with denatured fuel ethanol accounting for 90% of the total and representing two-thirds of all denatured fuel ethanol exports in […]
In Washington, Sironix Renewables has launched two new biobased surfactants for personal care applications. Dubbed Furasoft, the surfactants employ furan structures for the first time in personal care applications. According to Sironix, they deliver “unmatched performance and sustainability” compared to conventional petrochemical surfactants. Both ingredients are engineered to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of […]
