Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

    • Environmental Topics
    • Air
    • Bed Bugs
    • Chemicals and Toxics
    • Climate Change
    • Emergency Response
    • Environmental Information by Location
    • Environmental Justice
    • Greener Living
    • Health
    • Land, Waste, and Cleanup
    • Lead
    • Mold
    • Pesticides
    • Radon
    • Science Topics
    • Water Topics
    • A-Z Topic Index
    • Laws & Regulations
    • By Business Sector
    • By Topic
    • Compliance
    • Enforcement
    • Guidance
    • Laws and Executive Orders
    • Regulations
    • Report a Violation
    • Environmental Violations
    • Fraud, Waste or Abuse
    • About EPA
    • EPA Administrator
    • Organization Chart
    • Staff Directory
    • Planning, Budget, and Results
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Headquarters Offices
    • Regional Offices
    • Lab and Research Centers
Renewable Fuel Standard Program
Contact Us

Fuel Pathways under Renewable Fuel Standard

In 2010, EPA established a process for companies to petition for new fuels pathways to qualify for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). A fuel pathway is a specific combination of three components: (1) feedstock, (2) production process and (3) fuel type. Assessment of lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is necessary to determine which fuel pathways can qualify. Follow the links below to learn more about fuel pathways and whether you should submit a petition for a new fuel pathway.  

Fuel Pathways
  • What is a fuel pathway?
  • Approved pathways
  • Pending petitions
  • Other actions
Fuel Pathways
  • Should I submit a petition?
  • Petition review process
  • Pathway Screening Tool
  • Submit a Petition
  • Efficient Producer Petitions
Fuel Pathways
  • Workshop on biofuel GHG modeling
  • Lifecycle analysis (LCA) -overview
  • LCA fact sheet
  • LCA results
  • Renewable Fuel Standard Program Home
  • Learn About
  • Announcements
  • Regulations
  • Fuel Pathways
  • Other Requests
  • Compliance
  • RIN Data & Analysis
  • Alternative Fuels
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on January 24, 2022
United States Environmental Protection Agency

Discover.

  • Accessibility
  • Budget & Performance
  • Contracting
  • EPA www Web Snapshot
  • Grants
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • Plain Writing
  • Privacy
  • Privacy and Security Notice

Connect.

  • Data.gov
  • Inspector General
  • Jobs
  • Newsroom
  • Open Government
  • Regulations.gov
  • Subscribe
  • USA.gov
  • White House

Ask.

  • Contact EPA
  • EPA Disclaimers
  • Hotlines
  • FOIA Requests
  • Frequent Questions

Follow.