XCF Provides Operational Update on Renewable Diesel Production and Initial Fuel Sales at New Rise Reno
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XCF Global (NASDAQ: SAFX) reported an operational update on its New Rise Renewables Reno facility, confirming renewable diesel production, initial fuel sales and continued optimization work after a planned upgrade and restart program.
According to XCF Global, the upgrade and restart have improved operational performance through updated process conditions and lower-temperature operating parameters, which the company believes support reliability, efficiency and long-term commercial execution. The refinery may periodically adjust operating rates or schedule maintenance as part of normal operations. XCF continues working with commercial partners, including BGN INT US, as renewable diesel operations advance and fuel sales proceed under a framework established earlier in 2026. New Rise Renewables Reno has a permitted nameplate capacity of 38 million gallons per year.
Positive
- Renewable diesel production resumed at New Rise Renewables Reno after upgrades
- Initial renewable diesel fuel sales completed under existing commercial framework
- Operational parameters updated to lower-temperature conditions to support reliability and efficiency
- 38 million gallons per year permitted nameplate capacity at flagship Reno facility
Negative
- None.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | Operational progress | Positive | +1.3% | Plant restarted after upgrades; production began and operating temperatures were reduced. |
| Jul 23 | Expansion agreement | Positive | -1.6% | Agreement advanced a proposed Australian renewable fuels platform with milestone-based equity consideration. |
| Jul 22 | Warrant financing | Negative | -1.9% | Warrant strategy offered capital access while creating potential share issuance and dilution. |
| Jul 21 | Fuel production update | Positive | -0.1% | Company highlighted rising diesel prices alongside initial renewable fuel production plans. |
| Jul 20 | Investor presentation | Neutral | -6.9% | CEO scheduled a fireside chat covering production ramp, combination, and capital strategy. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Three of five selected historical events diverged from their announcement sentiment, while the July 28 operational update aligned positively.
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New Rise Renewables Reno advances renewable diesel operations following upgrade work; operational improvements are designed to support reliability, efficiency and commercial execution
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), an emerging U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), today provided an operational update on renewable diesel production, initial fuel sales and ongoing optimization work at its New Rise Renewables Reno facility.
Since restarting operations following its planned upgrade program, New Rise Renewables Reno has produced renewable diesel, completed initial fuel sales and advanced operational optimization efforts that the Company believes are designed to support reliability, efficiency and long-term commercial performance.
The Company believes the work completed during the facility's upgrade and restart process has improved operational performance, including updated process conditions and lower-temperature operating parameters, and may help establish a foundation for ongoing production and operational optimization. As part of normal refinery operations, the Company may periodically adjust operating rates or schedule maintenance activities to support safe and reliable performance.
"Restarting a renewable fuels facility is only the beginning," said Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. "Our focus now is operating safely, improving reliability and executing with discipline as production and commercial activity advance. We are encouraged by the progress being made by our team and remain focused on building a scalable platform for renewable fuel production."
The Company continues to work alongside its commercial partners, including BGN INT US LLC, as renewable diesel operations advance and initial fuel sales proceed under the framework established earlier this year.
About XCF Global, Inc.
XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") is a U.S.-based producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") focused on decarbonizing transportation while supporting domestic fuel supply and energy security. The Company's flagship facility, New Rise Renewables Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina and Florida, and to build relationships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale renewable fuels production. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker SAFX.
Contacts
XCF Global: Corporate Communications
media@xcf.global
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SOURCE: XCF Global, Inc.
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