Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping Shares Goals
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS), a volunteer coalition focused on increasing sustainable shipping across the Great Lakes, is aligning priorities over the next year to help boost sustainability and increase biofuel demand. The Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) launched the program after more than two years of work to engage and bring together partners. […]
Diesel Drop-In Alternatives: Ultra-Low Sulfur, Biodiesel, and Renewable
In today’s long-haul industry, fleets are exploring fuel and technology solutions that will reduce or eliminate their tailpipe emissions. The advances and regulations around diesel, renewable diesel, and biodiesel have kept this historic fuel as a strong choice for fleets looking to reduce emissions with limited equipment overhaul or upgrades. Experts in this session will […]
Biomass-Based Diesel Demand Destruction 2.0?
A farmdoc daily article last week (February 5, 2025) examined the possible impact of reductions in the conventional mandate under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the demand for ethanol in the physical market. A previous episode with small refinery exemptions (SREs) in the first Trump Administration provides an important test case. Specifically, the aggregate blend […]
Delays Ahead for Sustainable Flights Fueled by SAF
Global air travel surged to record levels last year, and airlines are consuming far less sustainable jet fuel than expected. This is a dire combination in the effort to counteract climate change, with aviation contributing about 4% of human-induced warming to date. Most carriers have vowed to address their growing contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by using vastly […]
A Clean, Green Solution for Heavy-Duty Performance is Powering Fleets Through Winter
Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For fleets committed to cleaner air, sustainability, and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable diesel is a clear frontrunner. Here’s why this revolutionary fuel is transforming fleets, from snowplows and salt […]
Fueling The Future: Annual Clean Fuels Conference Highlights Advanced Biofuel Opportunities
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. According to a media release, the clean fuels industry is […]