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

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

California OAL Flags Concerns for Biomass-Based Diesel

Cindy Zimmerman

Last week, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) explained its decision to reject amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and identified a number of potentially substantive issues that could impact the success of biomass-based diesel in the state, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America. The issues include indirect land use change (ILUC) values, new fuel pathway applications, …

Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, Indirect Land Use, renewable diesel

Popular Vehicle Showcase in the Spotlight

Cindy Zimmerman

It was a beautiful sunset in San Diego last week for the Clean Fuels Vehicle Technology Showcase as major OEMs and fleets previewed the latest diesel technology in their lineup for 2025. OEM Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America Jennifer Weaver once again hosted the popular panel spotlighting some of the latest technology. This year, the line-up featured …

Audio, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Clean Fuels Chair Confident Moving Forward

Cindy Zimmerman

Kent Engelbrecht serves as director of North American Biodiesel Trade Policy for ADM, one of the world’s leading biodiesel producers, oilseed crushers, and suppliers of soy and canola feedstocks for the renewable liquid fuels industry. Engelbrecht is also Chairman of the Clean Fuels America Alliance, and he is Chairman of the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance (CABA), as well as Advanced …

Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel, SAF

Clean Fuels is California Dreamin’

Cindy Zimmerman

The current and future role of biodiesel and renewable diesel in California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard was the topic for the first panel discussion of the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference – California Dreamin’: Clean Fuels’ Time to Shine. Carlos Gutierrez, California Advanced Biofuels Alliance (CABA), moderated the conversation with Harry Simpson, CEO of Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings, the largest producer …

Audio, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Clean Fuels Celebrates Conference in Important Market

Cindy Zimmerman

The 2025 Clean Fuels Conference is being held this week in a very important market for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel – California. “Biodiesel and renewable diesel have displaced 75% of all diesel sold in the state,” said Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen in his opening remarks Tuesday. “It’s now harder to find diesel fuel in California than …

Audio, Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Conference to Highlight Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF

Cindy Zimmerman

The 2025 Clean Fuels Conference kicks off today in San Diego bringing together industry leaders in the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel markets with the theme “Accelerate.” Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen says the meeting theme refers to the rapid growth and transformative progress of the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. “We’re now …

Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel, SAF

Clean Fuels Celebrates Productive 2024

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America is celebrating progress in 2024 with the U.S. on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, thanks to a year that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth in soybean crush capacity and growing public support for clean transportation fuel. Clean …

Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Clean Fuels Alliance Ready to Accelerate

Cindy Zimmerman

“Accelerate” is the theme for the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference, Jan. 20-23 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, California. Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen says the meeting theme refers to the rapid growth and transformative progress of the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. “With the clean fuels industry accelerating at an …

advanced biofuels, Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Biodiesel Conference, Clean Fuels Alliance, conferences, renewable diesel, SAF