News and Updates

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

Energy Vision’s New Report Finds the Business Case for Clean Maritime Fuels Stronger and More Urgent Than Ever

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 […]

Follow Michigan Farmer Zach Schaffner’s Biodiesel Journey

As Zach Schaffner prepares his equipment for planting later this month, he has a new companion onboard – biodiesel fuel. The Michigan soybean grower is trying a B5 biodiesel blend for the first time this year, and he’s bringing us along on his biodiesel journey. Schaffner admits to being initially skeptical about biodiesel, influenced by […]

Interest In Biofuels Spikes As War With Iran Triggers Surge In Oil Prices

Rising oil prices following the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran are renewing global interest in biofuels, as concerns about fuel supply disruptions begin to outweigh longstanding debates over food versus fuel. The conflict has significantly impacted global energy flows, with roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas typically moving through the Strait of Hormuz—an area […]

U.S. Soy Inside Innovation in Athletic Fields, Tracks & Infill

Athletic fields and tracks are embracing a new era of American-made high-performance sports surfaces that blend cutting-edge technology with plant-based materials, such as soybean oil grown by U.S. farmers.  Oregon Episcopal School in Portland and Fresno State University’s Valley Children’s Stadium in California are examples of schools that have installed AstroTurf® RootZone® GT-B Blend, which in 2024 […]

ETF Webinar to Spotlight SCR and DEF Technologies and Address EPA Guidance and Current Industry Issues

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) have drawn renewed attention across the agricultural, trucking, and equipment sectors following recent actions and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To help stakeholders better understand these advanced emissions control technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) is […]

EPA Releases Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule

On Friday March 27, EPA signed and released the Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA made the announcement as President Trump hosted the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration. The volumes represent a historic change for the clean fuels industry, with EPA setting biomass-based diesel volumes that drive our industry rather than relying on overall advanced […]

Notice: The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) does not lobby or influence policy in any way. The policy interests of Michigan soybean farmers and biodiesel producers are supported by the Michigan Soybean Association and Clean Fuels Alliance America, respectively. All posts are shared for educational purposes only.

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