Biofuels Market Update: SAF Supply Challenges, EPA Reporting Changes

A busy month across the global biofuels market with big announcements from the IATA on SAF, the EPA's proposal to end GHG reporting on biofuels, and more.

Check out the top stories this month that we've covered on the ResourceWise blog.

IATA’s Latest SAF Outlook Shows 100M Ton Supply Shortfall by 2050

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents most of the world’s airlines, has released a new report on the potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The main takeaway paints a much less optimistic outlook on what is feasible in terms of output.

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Implications of the US EPA’s Proposal to End GHG Reporting on Biofuels

In a significant regulatory shift, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed ending the greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program for multiple industries, including biofuels. Beyond the immediate cost-saving implications, this proposal has far-reaching consequences for both the domestic biofuels market and international trade.

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Panama Canal Opens Net-Zero Transit Slot in Big Move for Renewables

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is launching a Net-Zero Vessel Slot program—an unprecedented incentive for ships powered by renewable and low-carbon fuels. Starting this November, one priority slot per week will be reserved exclusively for vessels meeting strict emissions and engine criteria.

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Australia's $735M Biofuels Investment and Its Implications

Australia has just made one of its boldest clean energy moves to date: a A$1.1 billion (US$735 million) investment to kickstart a domestic low-carbon fuels industry. Beginning in 2028 and spreading over the next decade, the funding signals a substantial step in how the country positions itself in the global renewables race.

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US SAF Update: Forestry Residue and Biogas Move Further into Spotlight

One of the most promising short-term feedstock routes to power SAF is through waste-derived biogas and forestry residues. These feedstocks offer both an abundant domestic supply and a strong pairing with the revenue stacks already on the table in federal and state markets.

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Green Ammonia’s Long-Term Outlook in Bio-Bunkering

When we last looked at ammonia’s potential in low-carbon shipping in the blog, it was more of a vision than a deployed solution: trials, studies, and engines in development. Some further progress has been made with a big announcement on green ammonia’s adoption.

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