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Great Lakes Well-Positioned to Lead Marine Biofuel Adoption

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For Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region, the growing use of biodiesel in commercial shipping represents more than an environmental milestone—it signals a significant economic opportunity. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway supports one of the world’s largest freshwater commercial transportation systems, moving iron ore, aggregate, cement, grain, steel, petroleum products, and countless other commodities

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Annual Reports Show Biofuels Gaining Momentum In Global Shipping

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The maritime industry continued to expand its use of renewable fuels throughout 2025 as shipowners sought practical strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with new European regulations. Among the renewable fuel options currently available, biodiesel emerged as one of the most widely deployed solutions, with several major shipping companies reporting successful use of

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Webinar: Biodiesel & the Great Lakes: Real-World Experience, Technical Insights, and Fueling Solutions

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Join the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition and Green Marine on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET for an educational webinar, “Biodiesel & the Great Lakes: Real-World Experience, Technical Insights, and Fueling Solutions.” Hear directly from biodiesel marketers, fuel suppliers, and Great Lakes vessel operators as they share real-world experiences using biodiesel in commercial marine applications.

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Energy Vision’s New Report Finds the Business Case for Clean Maritime Fuels Stronger and More Urgent Than Ever

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The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost more than conventional shipping fuels, but oil price volatility and mounting regulatory pressure are narrowing that gap. Regulatory

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Clean Fuels Conference Charts a Course for Marine Decarbonization

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At this year’s Clean Fuels Conference, a standout session titled “Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Navigating Marine Opportunities” took center stage — offering a forward-looking, pragmatic look at how biodiesel and renewable diesel are poised to become essential tools for cleaning up marine transportation. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America in support of its educational

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Stronger Together: Momentum Builds During 2026 Clean Fuels Conference

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The Clean Fuels Conference brings together the full clean fuels value chain—fuel producers, feedstock suppliers, fuel marketers, fleets, policymakers, researchers, and advocates—for several days of discussion, technical insight, and forward-looking strategy. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, the conference serves as a central convening point for an industry focused on scaling biodiesel, renewable diesel, and

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Great Lakes Alliance For Sustainable Shipping Identifies Collaborative Opportunities With On-Road, Rail, and Marine Stakeholders

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Over the past year, the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) has taken a closer look at how the St. Lawrence Seaway can better serve agricultural shippers while advancing sustainability goals across the region. The effort has focused on identifying both logistical constraints within the Seaway system and untapped opportunities for moving agricultural commodities

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MiABC Presents On Advanced Biofuels at the Great Lakes Alliance For Sustainable Shipping Annual Meeting

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) was honored to attend and present at the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping’s (GLASS) 2nd Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week. MiABC’s Sustainability and Outreach Director, Bailey Arnold, delivered “Biobased Diesel 101”, a jam-packed presentation that outlined how biobased diesel fuels are produced, how they differ

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Registration For Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping Meeting Open

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Registration for the Second Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) is open! The meeting will take place on December 3-4, 2025, at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The meeting will begin with lunch at Noon on December 3rd and conclude by 4:30 pm on December 4th. GLASS looks

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