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Divided U.S. appeals court allows Biden-era biofuel rule to stand

A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) renewable fuel standards for 2023 to 2025 on Friday, even as it concluded regulators failed to adequately assess the potential effect the rule would have on climate change and endangered species.

U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports

The U.S. EIA forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 bpd this year and by 177,000 bpd in 2026 because of new licensing requirements U.S. exports of ethane to China.

bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.)

bp's 250,000-bpd Cherry Point refinery has completed a major turnaround, the company said.

Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air

Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 MMgal) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025.

U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks

U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.

Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan

Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.

AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban

Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.

EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise as refining activity increases

U.S. crude stocks fell last week as refining activity picked up, driving gasoline and distillate inventories higher.

White House completes review of EPA's biofuel-blending obligation proposal

The White House has completed its review of a proposal regarding U.S. biofuel-blending obligations and returned the rule to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for further action.

USA BioEnergy secures long-term feedstock supply for $2.8-B SAF refinery in Texas (U.S.)

USA BioEnergy (USABE) has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (LP) outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USAB’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks for the production of renewable fuel. Once finalized, the agreement would provide for up to 2.2 MMtpy of woody biomass for an initial term of 20 yr.