The Clean Fuels Conference connects key players of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry for one can’t-miss event. Clean fuels for land, sea and sky come together for a week of expert sessions, exhibits and showcases. Attendees include clean fuels producers and marketers, distributors, feedstock providers, fleet managers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ESG officers and members of the media. Held this year February 5-8 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Photos
2024 Clean Fuels Conference Photo Album
Interviews and Audio
Preview interview with Donnell Rehagen, CEO, Clean Fuels
Interview with Donnell Rehagen 3:03
Opening Remarks from Donnell Rehagen, CEO, Clean Fuels
Opening remarks with Donnell Rehagen 21:58
Press Conference with Donnell Rehagen, CEO, Clean Fuels
Press Conference with Donnell Rehagen 16:35
Federal policy update from Kurt Kovarik, Vice President, Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels
Kurt Kovarik Remarks 8:52
Remarks from Clean Fuels Chairman, Michael Rath, Sr. VP Commodities, Darling Ingredients
Clean Fuels Chairman Michael Rath Remarks 13:51
Interview with Clean Fuels Chairman, Michael Rath, Sr. VP Commodities, Darling Ingredients
Interview with Michael Rath 08:09
Presentation by Anna Caddell, VP Ag Products, BNSF Railway
Presentation by Anna Caddell 17:47
Panel Discussion: The Clean Fuels Journey Accelerates
Opening Panel Discussion 36:03
Clean Fuels Award Winners
Impact Award – John Bullock, Darling Ingredients
John Bullock Award Remarks 2:34
Industry Partnership Award: ASTM International
Jeff Grove, Vice President – Global Policy, Cooperation & Communications, ASTM International
Clean Fuels Partnership Award - ASTM International 10:08
Inspiration Award: PepsiCo
Press Conference with David Allen, VP/Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo and Adam Buttgenbach, Dir. Fleet Engineering & Sustainability, PepsiCo
PepsiCo presser 16:08
Bullish on Biodiesel panel – Moderator: Doug Whitehead, COO, Clean Fuels; Gary Louis, President/CEO, Seaboard Energy; Brad Wilson, President/General Manager, Western Iowa Energy/Agron Bioenergy; Kerry Fogarty, Quality Control Manager, Incobrasa
Soaring on SAF Panel 1 19:35
Soaring on SAF panel – Moderator: Veronica Bradley, Dir. of Environmental Science, Clean Fuels; Jill Blickstein, VP of Sustainability, American Airlines; John Briere, Dir. of Fuel Supply & Trading, Southwest Airlines; Nancy Young, Chief Sustainability Officer, Gevo
Soaring on SAF Panel 2 48:50
Biodiesel, RD & New Generation in Decarbonization – Moderator: Scott Fenwich, Technical Director, Clean Fuels; David Allen, VP/Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo; Adam Buttgenbach, Dir. Fleet Engineering & Sustainability, PepsiCo; Colin Huwyler, Found/CEO, Optimus Technologies
Panel on Biodiesel/RD/Decarbonization 43:00
OEMs and Fleets Tackle the GHG Challenge – Moderator: Steve Howell, Senior Technical Advisor for Clean Fuels Alliance America, M4 Consulting; Mark Jamieson, Business Development Director, Cummins Alternative Technologies; Ivan Tate, Head of Product Engineering – FPT North America, FPT INDUSTRIAL; Venu Gupta, Engine Product Strategy Planner, John Deere Power Systems; Keith Kerman, Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner, DCAS – City of New York, NY; Mahanth Joishy, Superintendent, City of Madison Fleet, Madison, WI
OEMs and Fleets Tackle the GHG Challenge 44:41
Clean Fuels Vehicle Showcase – Moderator: Jennifer Weaver, OEM Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America, JenMotion Marketing; Venu Gupta, Engine Product Strategy Planner, John Deere Power Systems; Lori Dunn, Chief Operating Officer, Optimus Technologies; Adam Buttgenbach, Director of Fleet Engineering and Sustainability, PepsiCo
Clean Fuels Vehicle Showcase 26:08
BioHeat partnerships panel – Moderator: Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, Clean Fuels; Mike Devine, President, National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA); Roger Marran, President, Energy Kinetics
Clean Fuels BioHeat panel 20:51
Rail partnerships panel – Moderator: Heather Buechter, Clean Fuels; John Lovenburg, Environment & Sustainability, BNSF; Todd Ellis, Sales & Marketing, Chevron REG
Clean Fuels Rail partners panel 17:49
Fleet partnerships panel – Heather Buechter, Clean Fuels; Todd Ellis, Sales & Marketing, Chevron REG; Lori Dunn, Chief Operating Officer, Optimus Technologies; Rich Iverson, Fleet Support Manager, City of Ames, Iowa
Clean Fuels fleet partners panel 18:32
Interview with Antoine Thompson, Executive Director, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Clean Fuels interview, Antoine Thompson, Clean Cities Coalition 4:20
Interview with Aaron Putze, Chief Officer of Brand Management and Engagement, Iowa Soybean Association
Clean Fuels interview, Aaron Putze, Iowa Soybean 6:31
Interview with Matt Stutzman, Michigan Soybean Association representative to Clean Fuels Alliance
Clean Fuels interview, Matt Stutzman, Michigan Soybean 5:05