News and Updates

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

Stakeholder Stories

MiABC, Stakeholders Participate in American Great Lakes Ports Association Annual Conference

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 […]

NREL Releases 2024 Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties

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, […]

Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Sustain Robust Biobased Diesel Volumes in 2026-2027 RFS

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 […]

MiABC, Thumb BioEnergy Host Educational Tour

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 […]

The Benefit of Sourcing Biodiesel from BQ-9000 Producers, Suppliers

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 […]

Clean Fuels Welcomes Extensions, Improvements to 45Z

Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed Congress’ improvements to the section 45Z clean fuel production credit included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and thanked President Donald Trump for signing them into law. Clean Fuels said it looks forward to working with the administration and the U.S. treasury department on prompt, clear rules implementing the tax […]
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