U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Million Gallons 205 223 189 177 258 280 392 263 362 521

Source: EIA U.S. Imports by Country of Origin. Other Renewable Diesel.

This graph shows imported renewable diesel fuel volumes. Renewable diesel meets the same fuel quality specification as petroleum diesel (ASTM D975) and can be used in existing diesel engines and refueling infrastructure without the need for any upfits or retrofits. The majority of imported renewable diesel fuel is from Neste's facility in Singapore. The fuel is used primarily in California because of economic benefits provided under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Domestic production increased significantly in 2022, which may have impacted imports. U.S. renewable diesel imports have since rebounded with an increase of 38% from 2022 to 2023 then 43% from 2023 to 2024.

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