News and Updates

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

EIA Increases Forecast for Renewable Diesel Demand in Short-Term Energy Outlook

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted stronger demand for renewable diesel next year while slightly cutting similar projections for ethanol usage in the January edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released Tuesday. The agency estimated U.S. renewable diesel demand this year will average 252,000 barrels per day (b/d), up 12,000 b/d from its December […]

Biofuels Boost Sustainable Soy, Cover Crops

The rapid expansion of the biofuel industry is reshaping soybean farming, creating new opportunities for sustainability, innovation and economic growth. Increased demand for renewable fuels has spurred advancements in farming practices and technologies, resulting in significant yield improvements over the past two decades. This progress enables soybean producers to meet the growing needs of the […]

Clean Fuels Conference Highlights State of Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and SAF Industry

Industry leaders will outline opportunities, challenges ahead Nearly 750 leaders from the biodiesel and renewable diesel value chain met last week in San Diego for the annual Clean Fuels Conference hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, where experts shared the state of the industry today and the outlook for the near-and long-term. The clean fuels industry […]

U.S. Department of Energy Releases Updated 45VH2-GREET

Updated model includes new feedstock, technologies, and assumptions in alignment with final rules The U.S. Department of Energy released an update to the 45VH2-GREET model, which has been adopted by the Department of the Treasury for the purposes of calculating well-to-gate emissions of hydrogen production facilities for the clean hydrogen production tax credit established in […]

Estimates of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Capacity at U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced a “grand challenge” goal of the U.S. producing three billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.  A number of federal actions were initiated to support reaching this goal, including new and ongoing funding opportunities for SAF projects and fuel producers.  Several technologiespotentially can be used to produce SAF at the […]

Enhanced Standards Broaden Biodiesel’s Future

Revisions to ASTM D6751, adoption of ISO 8217:2024 and results from the latest BQ-9000 fuel-quality report are helping to ensure biodiesel’s readiness in decarbonizing challenging sectors. Clean Fuels Alliance America’s technical program made significant strides in 2024, strengthening the industry’s position in advancing biobased diesel and enhancing biodiesel quality. Reflecting the global shift toward decarbonization, […]
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