On Friday March 27, EPA signed and released the Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA made the announcement as President Trump hosted the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration. The volumes represent a historic change for the clean fuels industry, with EPA setting biomass-based diesel volumes that drive our industry rather than relying on overall advanced
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The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and conducting research that applies statistical and artificial intelligence (AI) methods to improve the reliability and resilience of soybean and corn yields
In this video, creator and educator Alexis Dahl takes viewers on a hands-on exploration of how soybeans are being used to produce renewable fuel for use in everyday agricultural equipment. Partnering with the Michigan Soybean Committee, Alexis spent time with farmers, engineers, and fuel experts across Michigan to show how soybean-derived biofuel can power a
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You’ve likely seen headlines about corn growers ramping up efforts to expand ethanol use in 2026. But soybean farmers are just as focused—and arguably facing an even bigger moment—as they work to grow demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “We are certainly working every day on both fuels demand and opportunities,”
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On February 25, the Environmental Protection Agency transmitted the Final 2026-27 “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for interagency review – a final step in the RFS rulemaking process. The transmittal was confirmed by EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo at the National Ethanol Conference.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest Grains and Oilseeds Outlook on Feb. 19, projecting a notable expansion in soybean acreage, production, and biofuel-related demand in the 2026–27 marketing year. Central to the outlook is a sharp increase in soybean oil use for biofuel, which USDA expects to climb by roughly 17 percent. USDA
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For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have played a steady—if often underappreciated—role in reducing emissions from the transportation sector. Unlike many emerging technologies that require new vehicles or fueling infrastructure, renewable fuels are compatible with today’s engines, equipment, and distribution systems. This allows them to deliver immediate emissions reductions while continuing to support domestic manufacturing,
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Do you want updates from the Michigan biofuels community—and the broader clean fuels industry—delivered straight to your inbox? The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) is excited to announce the launch of a new industry newsletter: the Michigan Biofuels Brief. Designed to be quick, informative, and easy to read, the Michigan Biofuels Brief is your go-to
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W2Fuel is pursuing a state grant that could support a major expansion at its biodiesel facility in Adrian, Michigan, potentially increasing annual production capacity from 15 million gallons to 20 million gallons by the end of the year. Speaking in an interview with OPIS on the sidelines of the Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando, Florida,
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The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The Foundation continues to seek passionate student scientists and researchers committed to advancing sustainability in biodiesel, renewable diesel and related fields. Established in 2018, the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant provides a $3,000 award to
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