Clean Fuels Alliance
The Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the EPA for finalizing biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other stakeholders in the clean fuel value chain, including farmers, feedstock providers, and oilseed processors.
Kurt Kovarik, Clean Fuels’ Vice President of Federal Affairs, stated, “The entire U.S. clean fuel industry – from farmers and feedstock providers to fuel customers – is grateful to see this rule finalized. U.S. biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF producers are eager to get to work and bring the 7 billion gallons of existing production capacity up to speed to meet 10% or more of America’s demand for diesel fuel.”
In 2025, biodiesel and renewable diesel facilities were forced to shut down or run far below prior-year production levels. This was due to market uncertainty. U.S. biodiesel production declined by one-third in 2025, compared to 2024.
Last year, Clean Fuels coordinated with all industry stakeholders to advocate a robust RFS biomass-based diesel volume. Looking for at least 5.25 billion gallons for 2026. EPA delivered effective volumes of 8.86 billion RINs for 2026 and 8.95 billion RINs for 2027.
EPA is setting supplemental volumes to account for the economic harm that small refinery exemptions inflict on U.S. farmers, oilseed processors, and the biomass-based diesel industry: 210 million gallons in 2026 and 250 million gallons in 2027. EPA’s rule also contains a mechanism to account for projected small refinery exemptions in 2026 and 2027; this will ensure that the required volumes set today are met over the next two years.
National Farmers Union
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew commented today following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” rule, which sets renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027.
“We thank EPA for finalizing updated Renewable Volume Obligations under the RFS. These increased targets for biodiesel and renewable diesel send a strong signal to the marketplace and create meaningful new demand for America’s family farmers and ranchers.
“At a time of significant economic pressure across agriculture, policies that strengthen domestic demand are more important than ever. Expanded biofuel volumes translate directly into stronger markets for our corn and soybean growers, helping support farm income and rural communities.
“We are especially encouraged by steps that prioritize domestically produced feedstocks. Ensuring that American-grown commodities remain at the center of biofuel production is critical to delivering the full economic benefits of the RFS here at home.”
