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NREL Releases 2024 Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties

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Latest report confirms exceptional fuel quality from BQ-9000 accredited producers The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the findings of the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000® accreditation program. The report,

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Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Sustain Robust Biobased Diesel Volumes in 2026-2027 RFS

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Clean Fuels Alliance America filed comments Aug. 8 on U.S. EPA’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026-’27. Clean Fuels expressed appreciation for EPA’s intent to provide consistent RFS growth in recognition of investments in new capacity from U.S. farmers, feedstock providers and biobased diesel producers EPA proposed a robust step-change in biobased diesel and advanced

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MiABC, Thumb BioEnergy Host Educational Tour

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) partnered with Thumb BioEnergy, the Michigan Soybean Association, and Clean Fuels Michigan to host an education session and tour of Thumb BioEnergy’s facility in Sandusky, Michigan. Participants were treated to a Biodiesel 101 presentation that covered what biodiesel is, what it is made from, how it is made, and

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The Benefit of Sourcing Biodiesel from BQ-9000 Producers, Suppliers

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In today’s rapidly evolving transportation and energy landscape, fuel quality is non-negotiable. As biodiesel continues to scale as a mainstream, reliable solution for reducing carbon emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors, one key factor remains central to its adoption: trust. That’s where the BQ-9000® program comes into play. BQ-9000 is the biodiesel industry’s gold standard as a quality

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Clean Fuels Welcomes Extensions, Improvements to 45Z

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Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed Congress’ improvements to the section 45Z clean fuel production credit included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and thanked President Donald Trump for signing them into law. Clean Fuels said it looks forward to working with the administration and the U.S. treasury department on prompt, clear rules implementing the tax

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Storage and Maintenance Tips for Optimal Biodiesel Performance

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Follow these best practices for trouble-free operations. Whether you are running on petroleum or biobased fuels, storage and dispensing systems need regular maintenance to ensure optimal fuel performance. Too often, biodiesel is falsely blamed for fuel issues when the real culprit lies within the storage system. Even the best-quality fuel will fail if the tank

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Clean Fuels Analysis: EPA Proposed 2026-27 RVOs and Major Program Changes

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On June 13, 2025, EPA released its overdue Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA is also proposing major changes to the RFS program intended to favor U.S. fuels produced with domestic feedstocks. Additionally, EPA is proposing to include an estimate of small refinery exemptions in the RVO calculation, which will protect market space

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Clean Fuels Launches Redesigned BQ-9000 Website to Highlight Biodiesel Quality Assurance

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Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned BQ-9000® website, delivering a streamlined and user-friendly experience that better showcases the value of biodiesel quality assurance and the benefits of certification through the industry’s gold standard program. Administered by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and supported by Clean Fuels, the BQ-9000 program combines

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Biobased Diesel Production Declines Sharply in Q1 as Producers Navigate Uncertainty

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U.S. production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025 due to uncertainty related to federal biofuel tax credits and renewable volume obligations, leading to negative profit margins. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts production of both fuels to increase as the year progresses but biodiesel production to remain less

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Clean Fuels, Member Companies Urge EPA to Unleash Biomass-based Diesel

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Four dozen companies sign letter to Administrator Zeldin requesting at least 5.25-billion-gallon BBD volume in 2026 RFS On May 22, 2025, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set the 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volume at no less than 5.25 billion gallons and allow continued growth in

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