2026 Carbon and Fuel Market Trends & Insights
Join us for our annual look-ahead webinar, where EcoEngineers industry experts from will provide updates and insights on the latest trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics across our major service areas: ethanol/biodiesel, renewable diesel/sustainable aviation fuel (RD/SAF), hydrogen/electric, renewable natural gas (RNG), voluntary carbon markets (VCM), and European markets. Some of the topics discussed:
- Ethanol/Biodiesel: Producers are reassessing California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS), Canada Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), and 45Z participation, as the industry waits for new guidance.
- RD/SAF: SAF demand is rising and RD is winning in voluntary markets, but policy gaps, slow tech, and high costs are slowing scale‑up.
- RNG: With many regulated transport markets saturated, RNG owners are shifting toward CFR and voluntary markets, where optimization will separate winners from the pack.
- Hydrogen: Changes to 45V are slowing U.S. clean hydrogen, but incentives plus growing interest in derivatives and power applications are driving smaller, non‑electrolysis projects.
- European markets: Europe strengthened its lead in low‑carbon investment in 2025 and now looks to Emissions Trading System (ETS) reform and the next Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to stay competitive and keep its 2040 decarbonization push on track.
- VCM: Investors are chasing high‑quality credits while new developers struggle to meet rising standards, even as carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project incumbents keep closing deals and the market holds steady despite political headwinds.
This session is designed to equip you with a clear understanding of what’s ahead in 2026 and highlight sector-specific challenges and opportunities. Our experts offer practical perspectives to help you navigate the evolving energy landscape.

