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Navigating the Evolving Policy Landscape for Low-Carbon Marine Fuels

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The maritime industry is entering a transformative period as governments, fuel producers, ports, and vessel operators work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s most difficult sectors to decarbonize. Commercial shipping accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions today, and that share is expected to increase as international trade continues

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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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Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Renewable Fuel Efforts While Advancing Sustainability Goals

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has released its 2025 Sail & Sustain report, highlighting progress across a range of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, including expanded use of renewable fuels and shore power technology throughout its fleet. The report details advancements made under the company’s five-pillar sustainability framework, which focuses on environmental stewardship, safety,

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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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Stay In the Know: Introducing the Michigan Biofuels Brief

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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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Michigan’s W2Fuel Pursues Grant to Expand Capacity, Rail Access

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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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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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