The U.S. biofuels industry is stepping up its efforts to secure a central role for American-made biofuels in the global maritime shipping market. A joint letter organized by the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) has been sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, urging the Trump administration to champion a global maritime fuels framework that prioritizes affordability and availability.
The ABMI letter emphasizes the importance of technology-neutrality, ensuring that emerging maritime fuel standards recognize the low-carbon fuels already being produced by U.S. farmers and producers.
Roeslein Renewables has announced its support for a national push to secure a central role for American-made biofuels in the future of global maritime shipping.
The company's Director of Government Relations, Bryan Sievers, noted that emerging maritime fuel standards must recognize the low-carbon fuels already being delivered by U.S. farmers and producers.
Bio-LNG made from farm-based renewable natural gas can be used as a drop-in fuel in existing LNG-capable vessels and bunkering infrastructure.
The U.S. biofuels industry is also seeking to align policy with solutions that are ready today, rather than waiting for new technologies to emerge.
Roeslein Renewables develops large-scale manure-to-energy and prairie biomass projects that capture methane from livestock and crop residues, upgrading it into pipeline-quality natural gas.
These projects help farmers manage manure, cut methane emissions, and turn what used to be a cost and compliance challenge into steady new revenue.
The coalition is urging negotiators to adopt a pragmatic approach proposed by Liberia, Argentina, and Panama, while recommending refinements to ensure the framework creates space for advanced fuels.
The push for a technology-neutral framework highlights the need for flexible solutions in the transition to low-carbon fuels.
