# RISE Recap: Biorefiners Balance Cautious Optimism, Healthy Skepticism

> A recap of the National Biodiesel Board’s virtual conference discusses petroleum companies opening renewable-diesel plants and converting facilities into biorefineries. Participants considered whether this expansion would increase competition, reduce demand for RIN credits, or create opportunities for partnerships; Boeing also announced a goal to transition its airplanes to 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

- Date: 2026-11-10 · published 2026-11-10T06:08:16.576Z
- Category: policy · region United States · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/91030-rise-recap-biorefiners-balance-cautious-optimism-healthy-skepticism
- Commodities: [Yellow Grease](https://feedsoft.ai/c/YGREASE.md)

## Why it matters

More renewable-fuel capacity could increase demand for feedstocks such as used cooking oil and vegetable oils, but the article describes industry discussion rather than a confirmed near-term change in feedstock use. The price implications are therefore uncertain.

## Sources

- energy.ink: https://energy.ink/issues/4/RISE-Recap-Biorefiners-Balance-Cautious-Optimism-Healthy-Skepticism

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