by Brianna Welsh | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The EPA held a virtual public hearing on October 1, 2025, to gather feedback on its Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM). The proposal outlines several options for reallocating RFS RVOs that were previously waived under the Small Refinery...
by Brianna Welsh | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Registering a renewable fuel production facility with the EPA is a foundational step for participating in the RFS program and generating valuable RINs. This registration ensures that your facility, feedstocks, and production methods comply with federal regulations....
by Brianna Welsh | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Getting started with the EPA’s RFS program can feel a bit overwhelming, but it’s an important step for anyone looking to produce or trade renewable fuel, generate RINs, market RINs, or any business activity that falls under the RFS program. At RINSTAR, we’ve put...
by Brianna Welsh | Jun 19, 2025 | Renewable Energy, Uncategorized
In March 2024, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) launched MethaneSAT, a groundbreaking satellite designed to track and reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations. Just a few months later, in August 2024, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory introduced its own...
by Brianna Welsh | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program can be challenging—even for the most experienced regulated parties. During a recent Remedial Action, a RINSTAR technician observed that many participants in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program lack clarity on...