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Pilot is installing B99 biodiesel, a lower-carbon fuel, for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. The convenience-store retailer also plans to add the fuel to its locations in Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas. Biodiesel is manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled grease and can improve fuel efficiency and help reduce […]

Biodiesel and renewable diesel have seen extraordinary growth in recent years, with more opportunities to come. In recognition of National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates both the progress made and the resilience of those who continue to push forward despite challenges. National Biodiesel Day is held annually on March 18, the birthday of

In December, the Michigan Soybean Committee hosted the inaugural meeting of a new trade-focused group called the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS).  The original idea for the new group and conference came from Michigan soybean farmers. However, the intent is to focus on a broader range of issues beyond infrastructure and services for

On March 6, 2025, Clean Fuels Alliance America and other groups representing agriculture and maritime fleets thanked Senate and House champions for introducing the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored the legislation in the Senate. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), John Garamendi (D-CA) and six others

Clean fuels advocates are calling for unity as the industry faces uncertainty under a new administration. While recent Biden-era guidance on the §45Z tax credit offers some clarity, producers remain cautious about its long-term stability. Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America, stresses the urgency of policy certainty, noting that roughly half of biodiesel

Industry leaders will outline opportunities, challenges ahead Nearly 750 leaders from the biodiesel and renewable diesel value chain met last week in San Diego for the annual Clean Fuels Conference hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, where experts shared the state of the industry today and the outlook for the near-and long-term. The clean fuels industry

Revisions to ASTM D6751, adoption of ISO 8217:2024 and results from the latest BQ-9000 fuel-quality report are helping to ensure biodiesel’s readiness in decarbonizing challenging sectors. Clean Fuels Alliance America’s technical program made significant strides in 2024, strengthening the industry’s position in advancing biobased diesel and enhancing biodiesel quality. Reflecting the global shift toward decarbonization,

Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard, which is a significant win for our industry. We also saw several other states either expand upon or see the results

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced its intention to introduce B100 (100% biodiesel) on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores in Japan. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. Mitsui will employ Optimus Technologies’