XCF Global Announces Completion of Key Upgrades and Receipt of Process Catalyst at New Rise Reno Ahead of Expected Commercial Production
Rhea-AI Summary
XCF Global (SAFX) reported completion of key refinery upgrades and receipt of the process catalyst at its New Rise Renewables Reno facility, a major step in its modernization program.
Catalyst loading has begun, initiating the final sequencing phase ahead of expected early June 2026 commercial production and potential revenue generation from renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
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- Key refinery upgrades completed at New Rise Renewables Reno
- Process catalyst delivered and loading underway, enabling final sequencing phase
- Facility targets early June 2026 start of commercial production
- New Rise Reno has 38 million gallons/year permitted nameplate capacity
- Progress aligns with XCF’s strategy to expand low-carbon fuel and SAF availability
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News Market Reaction – SAFX
In the Jun 1 session, SAFX declined 1.23%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 22 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Business combination update | Positive | +10.7% | Confirmed three-party business combination agreement and upcoming Form S-4 filing. |
| May 19 | Conference participation | Positive | +2.1% | CEO presentation on next-generation fuels and Reno restart timing. |
| May 18 | Strategic outlook | Positive | -5.7% | Highlighted long-term growth drivers from U.S. biofuel policy and SAF demand. |
| May 15 | Operational efficiency update | Positive | -5.0% | Showcased plant-level initiatives to cut emissions and improve efficiency. |
| May 14 | Reno readiness update | Positive | +10.8% | Confirmed catalyst manufacturing completion and June 2026 restart target. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
News around the New Rise Reno facility and strategic positioning has produced mixed reactions: some operational updates led to double‑digit gains, while others saw mid‑single‑digit declines.
Over the last few weeks, SAFX has issued a series of updates centered on its New Rise Renewables Reno facility and broader strategic positioning. On May 14 and May 29, operational and transaction-related news tied to Reno and a three‑party business combination coincided with gains of 10.77% and 10.71%. Other updates on emissions-reduction initiatives and long‑term growth drivers on May 15 and May 18 saw declines of about 5%–6%. Today’s announcement continues this operational readiness narrative at Reno.
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Key refinery upgrades completed and process catalyst successfully delivered to New Rise Reno, marking a pivotal operational milestone
Catalyst loading initiates the final sequencing phase as the facility advances from commissioning toward expected commercial production operations
XCF remains on schedule for an expected early June 2026 production start, bringing the facility one step closer to fuel production and becoming a revenue-generating asset
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / XCF Global Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today announced the successful delivery and receipt of the process catalyst at its New Rise Renewables Reno ("New Rise Reno") refinery, marking a pivotal operational milestone in the refinery's modernization program. The arrival of the catalyst and the initiation of catalyst loading move the facility into the final sequencing phase prior to the commencement of commercial production operations. XCF continues to expect production to begin in early June 2026, subject to final commissioning activities and standard start-up procedures.
The completed upgrade work includes the key plant modifications previously identified as part of the conversion plan, including catalyst replacement, targeted equipment enhancements, and heat exchange improvements designed to support operational stability, plant performance, and fuel quality objectives. With the process catalyst now delivered to the site, catalyst loading represents the last major material requirement before the facility is expected to transition from commissioning to an operational, revenue-generating asset.
Catalyst loading initiates the final sequencing phase prior to the expected commencement of commercial production operations, which includes final commissioning, start-up sequencing, and customary operational readiness steps. XCF believes that it remains on schedule with its previously communicated production timeline and expects to provide further operational updates as the sequencing phase progresses.
"The successful delivery and receipt of our process catalyst at New Rise Reno marks a pivotal operational milestone in the refinery's modernization program," said Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. "With catalyst loading now underway, we have entered the final sequencing phase ahead of expected commercial production operations and remain on schedule with our previously communicated timeline."
New Rise Renewables Reno is XCF's flagship production facility and has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year. XCF believes the progress at the facility supports its broader strategy to expand domestic low-carbon fuel production and advance the availability of SAF in North America.
About XCF Global, Inc.
XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Our flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year, positioning XCF as an early mover among large-scale SAF producers in North America. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida, and to build partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale SAF globally. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX.
To learn more, visit XCF.Global
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If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. While XCF Global may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, XCF Global specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
SOURCE: XCF Global, Inc.
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