Chevron to Restart Ralston Biodiesel Facility in Iowa, Supported by Landus Cooperative Feedstock Supply Agreement

Chevron announces restart of 42-million-gallon Iowa biodiesel plant

Chevron to restart western Iowa biodiesel plant

Chevron to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Plant After Nearly Three-Year Shutdown

Chevron is restarting its 42-million-gallon Ralston, Iowa, biodiesel plant, citing improved market conditions and a Landus partnership providing access to soybean feedstocks.

Chevron to Restart Ralston Biodiesel Facility in Iowa, Supported by Landus Cooperative Feedstock Supply Agreement

HOUSTON & DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 12, 2026-

Chevron decision to restart Iowa biodiesel facility displays power of robust RFS blending levels - Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) welcomed today’s announcement that Chevron will restart its biodiesel production facility in Ralston, Iowa, supported by a feedstock supply agreement with Landus Cooperative. The Ralston facility was idled in 2024 following a downturn in biodiesel market conditions resulting from lapsed federal tax policies and weak Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending targets. Chevron plans to restart operations in …

Chevron Plans to Restart Iowa Biodiesel Plant With Landus Agreement

The Ralston facility was idled in 2024. Chevron has not announced a date for production to resume.