The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) presented on the health, environmental, and operational benefits of transitioning vessels, equipment, locomotives, and trucks from petroleum diesel to high-quality, low-carbon advanced biofuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel during the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping’s (GLASS) Inaugural Meeting at The Henry Autograph Hotel in Dearborn.
MiABC staff joined industry experts ranging from soybean farmers to marine vessel operators to port authority representatives at the newly-launched group’s first event. GLASS was founded by the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) to foster conversations between the shipping industry and Midwest farmers.
GLASS meeting attendees participate in guided discussions around sustainable shipping on the Great Lakes, including opportunities, challenges, and current successes.
Hanna Campbell, market development director for MSC, provides introductions during the GLASS meeting. Hanna serves as the program director for the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition on behalf of MSC.
Pete Probst, president of Indigenous Energy, provides an overview of the benefits of drop-in advanced biofuels during the GLASS meeting. Pete serves as the director of technical and fuel quality services for MiABC.