The American Biofuels Council is the national institute and coordinating body for biofuel research and development in the United States. ABC is a comprehensive organization, which coordinates and interacts with a broad range of cooperators including private industry, government, and academia. ABC is also a leading adviser to energy companies, transportation sectors, financial institutions, technology providers, governments, and most importantly to consumers.

ABC delivers critical knowledge and independent analysis on biofuel markets, industry trends, geopolitics, and strategy. Our work helps decision makers anticipate the future of transportation fuels and formulate timely, successful plans in the face of rapid changes and uncertainty. ABC is valued for our independence, fundamental research, foresight, and original thinking. ABC’s expertise covers all major biofuel sectors on a national and regional basis. 

The Council advocates that biofuels, as a group, are an integral part of an overall energy policy for government, enterprise, and consumers, and that the biofuels community has a critical role to play in the national energy security and sustainability leadership.

The Council also serves as an information network that is fully equipped to educate the public, media, and elected officials about the economic and environmental benefits associated with the production and use of biofuels derived from biomass.

We are completely feedstock and fuel neutral and we do not advocate that "ethanol from corn" is the THE solution. There's no silver bullet when it comes to arriving at next-generation fuel sources and technologies.

We advocate a diversified and sensible approach in transitioning from petroleum to biofuels. Feedstocks used should be those that provide the highest yields while having minimal impact on the environment and food prices. Everything from sweet sorghum and sugar cane to jatropha and algae have a role to play in biofuels.

We envision a nation...  

Where energy independence and security are achieved by combining responsible agricultural practices with innovative technological advances.

Where the transformation of biomass into biofuels is a leading source of clean renewable fuels.

Where renewable, sustainable, and affordable fuels are a reality.