The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) was in Chicago for the American Great Lakes Ports Association’s 2025 Annual Conference last week. Technical Director Pete Probst and Sustainability and Outreach Director Bailey Arnold participated in two days of engaging sessions and conversations around the challenges and opportunities facing ports on the Great Lakes. Pete and Bailey
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 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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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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Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and biofuel industry experts on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. (CT) for a webinar covering the latest in biofuel policies and how policymakers are impacting domestic soybean oil demand in biofuels. Anne Steckel, an industry leader, will open and discuss the history of biodiesel and the blenders credit,
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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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A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel (BBD) industry and lead to higher
The IRS on July 21 published a notice announcing the 2025 calendar-year inflation adjustment factor for the Section 45Z clen fuel production credit. The resulting adjustment boosts maximum the value of the credit by approximately 6%. The law establishing the 45Z credit includes language implementing an inflation adjustment for years beginning after 2024. The value
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The Farm Progress Show heads back to Illinois in 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary in Decatur, Illinois, August 26-28, 2025. This year’s event adds new features, exhibits, and more to the show site. Why come? Matt Jungmann doesn’t miss a beat with that question. “To stay up to date on the latest in the industry,
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The last thing you want to be doing in an emergency is waiting in line at a convenience store when essential services shut down. In real disasters, fuel shortages occur and can prompt people to consider alternatives to traditional petroleum-based gasoline and diesel fuels. In scenarios like this, it is important to understand which fuels will
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