Roeslein supports ABMI call to place American biofuels at IMO talks
Roeslein Renewables has announced its support for a national effort to place American-made biofuels at the center of future global maritime fuel standards. The company signed onto a joint letter organized by the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, also known as ABMI, ahead of negotiations at the International Maritime Organization meetings in London.
The initiative aims to ensure that global efforts to reduce emissions from shipping also create long-term demand for biofuels produced in the United States. This approach could provide reliable new income sources for U.S. farmers and strengthen rural communities.
“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.
In the joint letter, biofuel and agricultural groups urged the U.S. administration to support a maritime fuel framework that is technology-neutral and based on real-world fuel availability and cost. The framework should allow proven solutions such as ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, and bio-LNG.
Roeslein Renewables noted that farm-based fuels are already produced at scale and can be used in existing fuel systems. Bio-LNG created from renewable natural gas can serve as a low-carbon option for ships without requiring major infrastructure changes.
The company develops manure-to-energy and biomass projects that capture methane from livestock operations and crop materials. These projects cut emissions, help farmers manage waste, and turn farm challenges into steady revenue opportunities.
ABMI also submitted recommendations to the IMO supporting a practical global fuel framework. The coalition encouraged negotiators to align fuel goals with the IMO’s long-term climate strategy while ensuring that common biofuels are not excluded due to outdated supply rules.
By blending climate goals with realistic fuel options, U.S. policymakers can support clean shipping while expanding markets for American agriculture and renewable energy.
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