Lawmakers in the US Renew Push to Halt Flow of Suspected Fake Used Cooking Oil
Lawmakers in the United States are ratcheting up pressure on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stem the flow of suspected fake used cooking oil (UCO) imports that could be undermining American soybean farmers. “We have significant concerns about the existing verification process,” six senators, including Iowa Republican Joni Ernst and Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar, […]
Chevron REG: Biofuels Offer Immediate Path to Maritime Decarbonization
North American biofuel production will double to 10 billion gallons by 2030, marking a transformation from niche to mainstream maritime fuel solution, according to Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) executive director of strategic initiatives Jon Scharingson. Speaking at Marine Propulsion’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference Americas, Jon Scharingson revealed dramatic shifts in market dynamics since IMO 2020, “We hadn’t […]
MiABC Presents at Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping Inaugural Meeting
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 […]
Rehagen Talks Biofuels Policy with Agri-Talk Guest Host Michelle Rook
AgriTalk guest host Michelle Rook has a conversation with Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuel Alliance America (formerly the National Biodiesel Board), about biofuels policy under the incoming administration, including 45Z and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard changes. Click here for the interview. Originally shared by AgriNews dba AgriTalk, December 10, 2024. Title and description updated for […]
More Muddy Waters for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
The Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to incentivize domestic clean fuel production, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Set to launch on January 1, 2025, the credit will replace current credits for biomass-based diesel and SAF. To qualify, producers must register with the IRS by the […]
US Continues to Dominate Renewable Diesel Production Capacity by 2030
The US is set to maintain its dominance in renewable diesel production capacity through 2030, driven by strong government incentives and growing demand for low-carbon fuels. Analysts highlight that the U.S. currently leads the global market, with projects underway to significantly expand capacity, particularly along the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest. This surge is […]