What are the EPA's new biodiesel and renewable diesel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027, and how do they compare to last year's level?

The EPA set biodiesel and renewable diesel volume requirements at 5.4 billion gallons for 2026 and 5.7 billion gallons for 2027, up from 3.35 billion gallons last year.

Why are industry experts like Scott Irwin skeptical that the U.S. biodiesel industry can meet the EPA's 2026 target, and what does the data show about current RIN generation?

Scott Irwin stated, 'We are not even remotely close to what we need. It seems obvious that we're headed for some big deficits and a big deficit build into 2027,' noting obligated parties must generate 915 million RINs per month, while D4 biodiesel credits rose only to 651 million in March from 481 million the prior month — far short of the required pace.

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