The B20 Club has expanded its membership with two additional organizations that support B20 biodiesel as a readily available, low-carbon fuel solution for Illinois communities. The new B20 Club fleet members are ADM and Loyola University Chicago Searle Biodiesel Lab.
Founded in 2014, the B20 Club is a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and American Lung Association.
“These new B20 Club member organizations are established leaders in development and use of biodiesel to promote a more sustainable future,” says David Kubik, ISA biofuels and trade policy manager. “We look forward to partnering with them to continue to expand the use of higher biodiesel blends in Illinois and beyond.”
ADM
ADM is a global leader in purchasing, processing and transporting agricultural products, as well as being a leading producer of biofuels. Three ADM biodiesel manufacturing plants in the U.S. supply BQ-9000 quality biodiesel to wide range of on-road, off-road, marine, rail and retail customers. ADM also uses biodiesel blends up to B20 to fuel a portion of its 550 Class 8 over-the-road trucks that transport grain and ingredients across the Midwest. ADM subsidiary ARTCo also fuels 29 marine vessels operating on the Mississippi River system with blends up to B30.
“As a producer and user of biofuels, ADM is thrilled to partner with the B20 Club. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships and collaborate with like-minded individuals who are moving in the same direction to reduce carbon emissions,” says Brandon Rick, fleet and sustainability manager for ADM Trucking.
ADM Trucking powers its Decatur-based fleet of nearly 150 tractor-trailers on biodiesel blends up to B20.
