The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) applauded the Trump administration on March 27 for finalizing the 2026–2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), calling the rule a landmark achievement that supports American farmers, manufacturers and the biofuels sector.
The final rule sets biomass-based diesel volumes at record levels and reallocates 70 percent of waived gallons from 2023-2025 small refinery exemptions (SREs), reinforcing the Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) integrity and demonstrating commitment to U.S. agricultural production.
“President Trump, EPA Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Rollins have delivered a landmark rule that provides the certainty and confidence American farmers and processors need,” said Devin Mogler, NOPA president and CEO. “The historic volumes for biomass-based diesel, the 70 percent reallocation of waived gallons, and the commitment to account for SREs on a go-forward basis restores program integrity and puts the RFS back on a growth trajectory.”
Geoff Cooper, RFA president and CEO, added, “At a time when American consumers are looking for relief at the pump and hard-hit farmers are looking for new demand opportunities, we commend EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump for delivering robust RFS volume requirements for 2026 and 2027.”
The EPA’s final rule requires 15 billion gallons of conventional renewable fuels like corn ethanol in both years, with advanced biofuels RINs increasing from 10.82 billion in 2026 to 10.98 billion in 2027. The 70 percent reallocation effectively restores 2.03 billion gallons of previously lost demand.
Cooper noted, “While we advocated for full reallocation of the 2023-2025 SREs, the 70 percent reallocation is better than other options EPA considered. We continue to believe small refinery exemptions are unjustified and distort the market.”
The finalized RVOs provide certainty for oilseed processors, biofuel producers and the agricultural value chain, reinforcing demand for American-grown commodities and supporting rural economic prosperity.
