By Jamie Martin
Roeslein Renewables has expressed support for a national push to ensure American‑made biofuels play a key role in the future of global maritime shipping. The company joined a joint letter coordinated by the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative ahead of International Maritime Organization discussions in London.
The effort focuses on linking maritime decarbonization goals with practical benefits for U.S. agriculture. Supporters believe that including biofuels in global shipping rules can open stable new markets for farmers and rural fuel producers.
The ABMI letter calls on U.S. leaders to promote a maritime fuel system that values affordability, fuel access, and proven performance. It encourages acceptance of fuels already in use, such as ethanol, biomass‑based diesel, renewable natural gas, and bio‑LNG.
“For producers on the ground, the question is whether emerging maritime fuel standards will recognize the low‑carbon fuels U.S. farmers and producers are already delivering,” said Bryan Sievers, Director of Government Relations at Roeslein Renewables.
“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, and biofuels are already produced at scale in rural America,” said Sievers.
If the United States secures a technology‑neutral framework that includes these options, policy will be aligning with solutions that are ready today, opening a meaningful new outlet for existing production, supporting rural balance sheets, and reinforcing America’s role in a strategic sector of the global economy,” said Sievers.
Roeslein Renewables highlighted that many American biofuels can be used in current vessels and fuel infrastructure. These options allow the shipping industry to lower emissions without relying on untested technologies.
The company works with farmers to develop manure‑to‑energy and biomass projects that convert agricultural waste into clean fuel. These systems reduce methane emissions and help farms turn waste management challenges into new income streams.
ABMI’s recommendations to the International Maritime Organization stress the need for fair availability rules and realistic fuel pricing measures. The group also pointed to lessons from existing U.S. renewable fuel programs that have successfully built large‑scale markets.
Supporters say a balanced maritime fuel framework can strengthen U.S. energy leadership while delivering environmental benefits and long‑term economic value for American farmers.
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