New maritime biofuels initiative launches in the US

The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), has officially launched.
The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to establish strong policies that accelerate the use of American-made energy and biofuels in the global maritime sector.
Adding biofuels such as ethanol, biomethane, bio-LNG, biodiesel, and renewable diesel, among others, to the existing maritime fuel portfolio can fill opportunity gaps and help shippers meet both their economic and environmental goals.
“Every day, America generates organic waste that should be turned into clean, domestic energy. US support of the maritime fuel market will grow domestic business, creating new revenue for farmers, and strengthening rural economies. The ABMI will highlight this underutilized opportunity as policymakers shape future US production of maritime fuels,” said Patrick Serfass, executive director of ABC and co-chair of the Initiative.
Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of RFA and ABMI co-chair, said: “The maritime sector represents an enormous potential market opportunity for American-made renewable fuels produced from crops grown across America’s heartland.
“US ethanol is one of the lowest-cost alternative maritime fuels available at scale and represents an incredibly competitive option for the shipping industry worldwide.”