Senate Foreign Feedstocks Credit Concerns Soybean Growers

Cindy Zimmerman

Soybean farmers are concerned with changes made by the Senate Finance Committee in the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language that would allow foreign biofuel feedstocks to qualify for the credit. The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the text that removes a key provision to prevent foreign feedstocks from benefiting from U.S. taxpayer dollars. “The Senate 45Z …

ASA, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, SAF, Soybeans

Clean Fuels Updates BQ-9000 Website

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America recently unveiled a redesigned BQ-9000® website to better showcases the value of biodiesel quality assurance and the benefits of certification through the industry’s gold standard program. Administered by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and supported by Clean Fuels, the BQ-9000 program combines ASTM fuel standards with best practices for production, storage, handling, and distribution. The revamped …

Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance

Industry Welcomes New Renewable Fuel Standards

Cindy Zimmerman

The renewable fuels industry welcomed new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday. EPA proposal includes a total Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) of 24.02 billion gallons (bg) for 2026, including 15 bg for conventional renewable fuels like corn ethanol and 9.02 bg for advanced biofuels, with 5.61 bg of …

ACE, advanced biofuels, Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, EPA, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA, SAF

Chevron Opens Tech Center to Drive Innovation in Future Fuels

Cindy Zimmerman

Chevron Corporation celebrated the grand opening of the Ames Technology Center this week on the Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) Campus. The 45,000 square foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new analytical laboratory and R&D space, along with new offices. “It’s inspiring to see so many people from …

aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, biofuels

Iowa Installs New B99 Biodiesel Pump for Fleets

Cindy Zimmerman

The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association joined Pilot Travel Centers, PepsiCo and Optimus Technologies last week to celebrate the launch of a new B99 biodiesel pump for fleets at Pilot’s Des Moines travel center, making it one of only a handful of stations in the nation dispensing almost pure biodiesel to commercial trucking fleets. The event included remarks …

Biodiesel

Members of Congress Urge President to Set Strong RVOs

Cindy Zimmerman

Members of Congress, led by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN), sent a letter to President Donald Trump this week, urging the administration to adopt “timely, robust blending requirements in the upcoming “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and beyond.” The lawmakers specifically called on President Trump to take the following actions: – Set …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, Ethanol, Ethanol News, renewable diesel, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

Iowa RFA Releases New Economic Impact Report

Cindy Zimmerman

A new economic contribution study shows Iowa biofuels production has begun to reflect stagnant corn demand throughout the agriculture economy as the multiplying effects of corn and soybean purchases have been reduced due to lower commodity prices. Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS) conducted the study, commissioned by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). The study found: “Even though a variety of …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Iowa RFA

Study Shows Clean Fuels Industry Impact on Economy

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry contributed $42.4 billion the to U.S. economy in 2024, according to a new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America. The GlobalData study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on the U.S. Economy 2024,” also showed the industry supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages using actual 2024 data, including 5 billion gallons of …

Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Stakeholders and Congress Want 45Z Extension

Cindy Zimmerman

Wednesday was the deadline to submit comments to the U.S. Treasury on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and some members of Congress commented by introducing legislation that would extend the tax credit and limit it to renewable fuels made only from domestically sourced feedstocks. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the bipartisan and bicameral Farmer …

ACE, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

Partnership Aims to Decarbonize Marine Transportation

Cindy Zimmerman

The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) and Green Marine have partnered to promote adoption of sustainable biofuels for improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Michigan and across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. “With 3,224 miles of shoreline – second only to Alaska – our state is a major hub for shipping on the Great …

Biodiesel, Boats, Soybeans