Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition

08/31/2026

🚌 Back to school means more buses on the road and more opportunities to make every trip better for the communities they serve. and can help power school buses with lower emissions and improved air quality.

Because they can be used in existing diesel equipment, fleets can put these to work today and start making a difference right away.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

It's Fuel Up Friday!

America’s biobased diesel industry does much more than produce cleaner fuel — it supports jobs, boosts rural economies, creates new markets for U.S. farmers, and drives billions of dollars in economic activity across the country.

According to Clean Fuels Alliance America, the U.S. biobased diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024. The industry also supported over 107,400 jobs and contributed $6 billion in wages.

These economic benefits extend beyond fuel production facilities. The industry sustains jobs across the entire supply chain — including soybean farming, oilseed processing, rendering, transportation, logistics, engineering, equipment manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and fuel distribution.

Biobased diesel fuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are also driving investment in new soybean crush facilities, feedstock processing infrastructure, and advanced fuel production capacity across the United States. As demand for low-carbon fuels continues to grow, these investments create new opportunities for American agriculture, enhance U.S. energy security, and provide good-paying jobs through domestically produced fuels.

From farmers and truck drivers to refinery workers and fleet operators, America’s clean fuels industry demonstrates that cleaner air and economic growth can go hand in hand.

Learn more: MiAdvancedBiofuels.com

08/26/2026

What does W2Fuel LLC's capacity to produce 15 million gallons of soy-based biodiesel annually mean for Michigan farmers? At full production, it represents demand equivalent to the oil from approximately 10 million bushels of soybeans—a significant local market opportunity.

Soybeans are grown primarily for their protein-rich meal, which feeds livestock worldwide. Crushing soybeans at facilities like ZFS Ithaca produces both meal and oil. Some soybean oil is used in salad dressings, mayonnaise, and baked goods—or to make favorites like fries, doughnuts and chips. The remaining soybean oil is used to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, and a growing range of biobased industrial products.

Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel creates an strong market for soybean oil and encourages soybean crushing. That increased crushing also produces more protein-rich meal and can help keep livestock-feed costs competitive. Food, feed, fuel, and industrial products are complementary markets for different components of the same soybean, meaning we get food AND other products.

That’s why soybean farmers helped launch the biobased diesel industry more than three decades ago: to create value for soybean oil, strengthen demand for their crop, and produce a cleaner-burning, domestically made fuel.

Today, demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel is estimated to support approximately 10% of the price of a bushel of soybeans—delivering more value from every bushel while supporting farm families and rural communities.

Learn more: MiAdvancedBiofuels.com

08/19/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Stay in the loop about Michigan’s growing biofuels industry—and get a chance to win some MiABC gear!*

Two eligible Michigan residents who scan the QR code and subscribe to the Michigan Biofuels Brief by September 15 will each be entered to win a prize pack, which includes a Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition polo shirt, digital tire gauge, can koozie, ice scraper, biodiesel license plate frame, and more!

Entering is easy:

1) Scan the QR code or visit https://www.miadvancedbiofuels.com/signup/

2) Subscribe to the Michigan Biofuels Brief by entering your information and a valid email address, and you’ll be automatically entered.

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08/18/2026

Biodiesel continues to make waves in marine transportation.

The latest ISO 8217:2024 marine fuel specification marks a significant advancement for biodiesel, allowing concentrations up to 100% (B100) in specific marine fuel grades.

This means shipowners and marine operators now have an internationally recognized fuel quality framework for using higher biodiesel blends—including B100—as they seek practical ways to cut emissions from vessels already in operation.

From the Great Lakes to ports and waterways worldwide, biodiesel provides the marine industry with another pathway to lower-carbon operations, leveraging existing diesel technology and fueling infrastructure.

The future of marine fuel is increasingly renewable—and biodiesel is ready to help power it, with leaders like Warner Petroleum Corporation/Waterfront Petroleum Terminal prepared to supply the fuel, and operators like Canada Steamship Lines Inc., a division of the CSL Group Inc already utilizing it.

Learn more about opportunities with B100 during a webinar we are co-hosting with Green Marine on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Register today at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9GjZlDMXQvyQphl_LoW2Cw #/registration

08/14/2026

It's Fuel Up Friday!

Biodiesel doesn’t just help fleets reduce emissions—it can offer real operational and maintenance benefits, too.

Biodiesel provides superior lubricity compared to petroleum diesel, helping protect critical engine components. Its higher cetane can also support more complete combustion and smooth engine operation.

And because biodiesel works with existing diesel vehicles, equipment, and fueling infrastructure, fleets can gain these benefits without changing how they operate.

It's a cleaner fuel with proven performance, providing practical benefits for the equipment fleets depend on every day.

Shoutout to Michigan fleets like Thumb BioEnergy and the City of Kalamazoo for recognizing the benefits and adopting drop-in blends like B20!

Learn more: MiAdvancedBiofuels.com

08/10/2026

Happy World Biofuels Day!

Today, we celebrate World Biofuels Day and the important role renewable fuels play in building a more sustainable, resilient future.

These sustainable solutions include biodiesel and renewable diesel—biobased fuels produced from renewable resources like soybean oil, used cooking oil, animal fats, and other recycled or renewable resources.

For fleets, these fuels offer something particularly valuable: the ability to reduce emissions while continuing to utilize assets and fueling infrastructure already in place.

From trucks and buses to farm equipment, construction machinery, locomotives, and marine vessels, high-quality biobased fuels demonstrate year after year that achieving meaningful emission reductions doesn't require replacing equipment or investing in new types of infrastructure.

Biodiesel and renewable diesel also support domestic agriculture, create value for waste fats and oils, strengthen rural economies, and diversify our transportation energy supply—helping make our nation more resilient and energy secure.

World Biofuels Day is a reminder that the transition to cleaner transportation isn’t about a single technology or fuel. It’s about putting every effective solution to work in the right application.

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are making a difference today. Learn more and join the movement: MiAdvancedBiofuels.com

08/06/2026

The latest research from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) reinforces an important message for the trucking industry: evaluating vehicle emissions requires looking beyond just the tailpipe.

Using Argonne National Laboratory’s GREET life-cycle model, NACFE’s new report examines emissions on a well-to-wheel basis—accounting for both fuel production and vehicle operation. The report concludes that the origin of a fuel can have a greater impact on greenhouse gas emissions than the engine or powertrain itself.

Here are five key takeaways from the report:

1) Fuel origin matters more than powertrain technology alone.

2) Alternative fuels can deliver performance comparable to conventional diesel while reducing lifecycle emissions.

3) Decarbonization also delivers important public health benefits.

4) Driver behavior remains a major factor in fuel economy and emissions.

5) Fleets should incorporate lifecycle emissions into purchasing and operational decisions.

The report also highlights that renewable diesel and biodiesel (including B100) offer fleets an immediate pathway to reducing well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions while utilizing today’s diesel engines and fueling infrastructure.

As Michigan continues to expand the use of low-carbon fuels across trucking, marine transportation, agriculture, and other heavy-duty sectors, these renewable fuels remain practical tools for reducing emissions today—not years down the road. (NACFE⁠)

Read the NACFE report: https://nacfe.org/research/run-on-less/

08/04/2026

As interest in lower-carbon marine fuels continues to grow, real-world experience has never been more valuable.

Join the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition and Green Marine on September 10 for an educational webinar exploring how biodiesel is being successfully used throughout the Great Lakes maritime industry.

Hear directly from vessel operators, marine fuel suppliers, biodiesel experts, and industry leaders as they discuss:

* Real-world operational experience with biodiesel
* Fuel quality and engine compatibility
* Marine fueling logistics and infrastructure
* Performance insights and lessons learned
* Opportunities to expand biodiesel use across the Great Lakes

Whether you work in commercial shipping, port operations, marine engineering, fuel distribution, or simply want to learn more about renewable marine fuels, you’ll leave with practical insights you can apply.

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel.

Register today: https://ow.ly/teg450Zrxep