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Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Biofuel News

Biodiesel Feedstock Trends over 2011-2022

The growth of renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. was dramatic in recent years, with capacity in just the last two years expanding by 1.8 billion gallons, or 225 percent (farmdoc daily, March 8, 2023).  One of the most discussed and debated aspects of the renewable diesel boom is its impact on feedstock markets, such […]

Global SAF Production to Triple at 1.5 Million Metric Tons in 2024: IATA

The International Air Transport Association forecast Wednesday that global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will triple to 1.5 million metric tons next year, accounting for 0.5% of airlines’ fuel needs. IATA’s outlook for 2024 may largely reflect the commissioning of Neste’s Singapore expansion project, which is planned to increase global SAF capacity by 1 […]

Clean Fuels Shares Conference Preview Ahead of Event in Fort Worth

One of the first conferences of 2024 will be the Clean Fuels Conference, February 5-8, in Fort Worth, Texas. The event, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, is where the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries will meet to learn the latest on the next generation of low-carbon fuel policies, feedstock development opportunities and […]

The Whole Bean: How U.S. Soy Helps Feed and Fuel the World

The tiny, unassuming soybean is a mighty force, providing protein, oil and fiber that powers our planet and people in multiple sustainable ways. Once a crop is grown primarily for animal feed, the list of potential known uses of soybeans has only grown.  Today, U.S. Soy is critical not only to the global food economy but also for making […]

MiABC Presents on Biodiesel Benefits at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Healthy Business Mixer

Ben Steyer, CEO of the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) and Michigan Soybean Association (MSA) – the founders of MiABC – spoke on the instant decarbonization benefits of biodiesel and how advanced biofuels can improve local air quality at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision’s (SDEV) Healthy Business Mixer at Latino Press in Detroit on November 8, 2023. […]

Michigan Runs on Soybeans Thanks to Amazing Farmers and Biodiesel Producers

The Michigan Soybean Committee recently teamed up with Alexis Dahl, a well-known YouTuber who shares videos about science, stories, and wonder in the state of Michigan, to talk about the science behind biodiesel and what makes it a sustainable option to fuel large trucks and equipment in the here and now. This video walks through […]
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