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Event overview
Overview
The Clean Fuels Conference is a premier event connecting key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries.
Scheduled for February 1-4, 2027, in Phoenix, AZ, the conference features expert sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Attendees will include producers, marketers, distributors, fleet managers, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), all coming together to discuss advancements and challenges in clean fuels.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The Clean Fuels Conference takes place from February 1-4, 2027 in Phoenix, AZ.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event connects key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries.
- 3Organiser: The conference is organized by Clean Fuels Alliance America, a leading trade association.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include producers, marketers, distributors, fleet managers, and OEMs.
- 5Entry: Registration is available online with early bird pricing until December 2, 2026.
Why visit
Phoenix in February 2027 is where the US biodiesel and renewable diesel supply chain works out its next round of volume deals. Attendees include producers, marketers, distributors, fleet managers, and OEMs.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Clean Fuels Conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of industry professionals. The conference is organized by Clean Fuels Alliance America, a leading trade association. Attendees include producers, marketers, distributors, fleet managers, and OEMs.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Clean fuels producers and marketers
Distributors and feedstock providers
Fleet managers and operators
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
ESG officers and sustainability professionals
Members of the media covering clean fuels
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Biodiesel producers and marketers
Renewable diesel manufacturers
Sustainable aviation fuel developers
Feedstock suppliers and distributors
Equipment manufacturers for clean fuels
Environmental and sustainability consultants
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Biodiesel production technologies
Renewable diesel solutions
Sustainable aviation fuel innovations
Feedstock supply chain management
Environmental compliance and consulting services
Market intelligence and analytics for clean fuels
Location & Facilities
Venue
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Facilities
Parking
Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Phoenix Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Clean Fuels Member
1150Non-Member
1350
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-04, Clean Fuels Conference in Phoenix, AZ covering Biodiesel production technologies, Renewable diesel solutions, Sustainable aviation fuel innovations, Feedstock supply c gives energy buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Phoenix Sky Harbor
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
midscale
Downtown PhoenixApprox. 5-10 minute walk to the Phoenix Convention Center to venueUSD 175–220 / night
Closest tier captured for this edition and the only one that removes a daily commute. Book early - February is peak convention season in Phoenix and downtown inventory tightens.
Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Glendale
budget
Glendale (northwest Phoenix metro)Approx. 20-30 minutes by car or rideshare to venueUSD 115–145 / night
All-suite layout with kitchenettes suits a multi-night stay; factor in roughly USD 20-35 each way for rideshare or a rental car plus downtown parking.
Baymont by Wyndham Phoenix North
budget
North PhoenixApprox. 20-25 minutes by car on the I-17 corridor to venueUSD 110–140 / night
Lowest-committed rate band in the captured set, but relies on a car or daily rideshare. Check whether parking is included before comparing totals.
SureStay InnSuites Phoenix Hotel & Suites by Best Western
budget
Phoenix metroApprox. 15-25 minutes by car depending on the exact location to venueUSD 120–150 / night
Captured with a 23 percent discount versus its usual rate; all-suite format is useful for longer conference stays. Confirm the precise address and commute time before booking.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
light rail + airport train
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHX terminals - 44th Street/Washington station - downtown Phoenix
Take the free PHX Sky Train from Terminal 3 or 4 to the 44th Street/Washington Valley Metro Rail station, then ride light rail into downtown and walk or transfer to the convention centre. Cheapest option but slow with bags.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPhoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Phoenix Convention Center
Taxis wait at signed ranks outside each terminal. Useful when arriving with equipment or after the rail has thinned out late in the evening.
rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHX terminal pickup zone to downtown hotels and the convention centre
Both major platforms serve PHX; pickup is on the level below arrivals and is signposted. Surge pricing is common during convention mornings and after sessions end.
shared-ride airport shuttle
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHX to downtown Phoenix hotels
Scheduled shared shuttles appear in the captured airport transfer searches. Pre-booking is required and the price is fixed, which helps when travelling on a per-diem.
Valley Metro bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDowntown Phoenix grid, including connections toward the airport corridor
Buses cover the downtown grid and connect to light rail, but are slower than rail for airport runs. Useful for short hops between hotels and the convention centre.
rental car
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHX consolidated rental car centre to downtown Phoenix
The rental car centre is reached by the free PHX Sky Train. Only worth it if you are staying in Glendale or North Phoenix or combining the conference with site visits; add downtown parking of roughly USD 15-25 per day.
parking (venue garages)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDowntown garages within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center
Several downtown garages serve the convention centre. February is peak convention season, so pre-book a space with your hotel if parking is part of your rate.
walking
Estimated costNo fare; comfortable shoes recommended
Best forDowntown Phoenix hotel cluster to the Phoenix Convention Center
The downtown core around the convention centre is walkable and flat, which makes a downtown hotel the simplest option in February's mild daytime temperatures.
Weather
February 2027 in Phoenix sits inside the Sonoran Desert cool dry season. Daytime highs typically reach 19-24 C (66-75 F), which is comfortable for walking between downtown hotels and the Phoenix Convention Center, while overnight lows drop to around 7-11 C (45-52 F) and feel colder after a long day in air-conditioned halls. Rain is uncommon but not impossible: February usually brings only a handful of wet days and roughly 20 mm of precipitation, often arriving as short heavy showers rather than all-day rain. The main planning issues are dry air, strong midday sun and heavily air-conditioned interiors rather than storms. The captured Open-Meteo air quality reading for Phoenix showed a US AQI near 39 with PM2.5 around 4.0 micrograms per cubic metre, which is in the good band - sensitive attendees and anyone with respiratory conditions should still check local advisories closer to travel. Desert dust and early pollen can affect some visitors.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US mobile networks (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) cover downtown Phoenix and the PHX terminals well. Visitors from Europe, Asia and Australia should confirm roaming before departure or buy a US eSIM or prepaid data plan on arrival; eSIM activation is usually faster than finding a retail SIM. The Phoenix Convention Center and most downtown hotels provide Wi-Fi, but shared hall networks become congested during sessions and around the trade floor, so bring a hotspot or tether for live demos and video calls. Power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A/B plugs, so UK, EU and Australian travellers need a plug adapter and, for some appliances, a voltage converter. Download the conference app, the venue floor plan and offline maps before the show; signal can drop in the deeper exhibit halls.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in Phoenix restaurants and bars at roughly 18-20 percent of the pre-tax bill, with USD 2-5 per bag for hotel bell staff and USD 3-5 per night for housekeeping. Taxi and rideshare tips are typically 15-20 percent.
Business dress
Business casual is the norm at clean fuels industry gatherings: collared shirts, jackets or smart knitwear with trousers or dark jeans. Arizona is generally less formal than East Coast finance events, but the executive sessions still lean smart.
Sales tax and pricing
Quoted prices in Phoenix usually exclude sales tax, which combines Arizona state tax with city and county levies at roughly 8-9 percent in the downtown area. Budget for it on meals, rental cars and hotel incidentals.
Hydration and sun
Even in February the desert air is dry and the midday sun is strong. Locals carry water routinely; plan for refillable bottles, sunscreen and sunglasses, and expect heavily air-conditioned interiors.
Punctuality and small talk
Meetings generally start on time and small talk is brief and friendly. A short personal introduction followed by the commercial point is appreciated more than a long preamble.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the arrival airport for every itinerary captured for this edition. Nonstop service was shown from London Heathrow in the Europe searches, and New York JFK itineraries ran under six hours, while long-haul origins such as Tokyo and Sydney require at least one connection through hubs including LAX, DEN, DFW, SEA, BNE or YVR. Google Flights pricing on the capture date was high from JFK, typical from LHR and NRT, and low from SYD - treat those bands as directional and re-price six to ten weeks out for a February arrival. Quoted fares included taxes and fees for one adult; baggage and seat selection may be extra. Book into PHX rather than Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) unless a low-cost carrier itinerary is materially cheaper, because AZA adds a 45-60 minute road transfer.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Allow road or rail time to Phoenix Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Phoenix Convention Center: Downtown Phoenix: Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown; Glendale (northwest Phoenix metro): Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Glendale; North Phoenix: Baymont by Wyndham Phoenix North.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor, with signed pickup zones on the level below arrivals at each terminal and dedicated downtown drop-off points near the convention centre. A one-way trip from PHX to the Phoenix Convention Center is typically 15-25 minutes outside rush hour and around USD 20-30 before tip, with dynamic pricing during convention mornings and after sessions end. Confirm the fare in the app before requesting and allow extra time for the walk from the pickup zone when carrying equipment.
Public transit: There is no direct train from the PHX terminals into downtown, but the free PHX Sky Train connects Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 to the 44th Street/Washington Valley Metro Rail station, where light rail runs into downtown Phoenix. Allow 45-60 minutes door to door with luggage and budget roughly USD 2 for a one-way local fare, with all-day passes available. Valley Metro buses cover the downtown grid and the surrounding corridors but are slower for airport runs. Confirm current schedules and fares on the Valley Metro site before travel.
Parking: The Phoenix Convention Center is served by several downtown garages within a 5-15 minute walk of the halls, typically charging around USD 15-25 per day depending on the garage and event-day demand, with higher rates during large conventions. February is peak season in Phoenix, so pre-book a space with your hotel if parking is included in your rate. Confirm the current rate card and any height restrictions with the venue before driving in, and note that downtown street parking is metered and time-limited.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: Daytime highs typically 19-24 C (66-75 F) with overnight lows around 7-11 C (45-52 F). Mild by day, noticeably cooler after dark, and heavily air-conditioned inside the halls.
Seasonality: February falls in Phoenix's cool dry season, with rain on only a handful of days and roughly 20 mm of precipitation across the month, often as short heavy showers. The captured Open-Meteo air quality reading showed a US AQI near 39 with PM2.5 around 4.0 micrograms per cubic metre, in the good band - sensitive attendees should still check advisories closer to travel. Desert dust and early pollen can affect some visitors.
Packing: Pack light layers for cool desert evenings and strong air-conditioning, sunglasses and sunscreen for midday walks, a refillable water bottle for the dry air, and comfortable shoes for the convention floor. A light jacket is enough for February and heavy winter outerwear is not needed. Add a Type A/B plug adapter for non-US devices and a light rain shell if you plan to walk between hotels.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Clean Fuels Conference usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Check your ESTA or B-1 visa status
Day 2
Book the flight into PHX, not AZA
Day 3
Reserve a downtown hotel
Day 4
Build your session shortlist around feedstock, CI and credit topics
Day 5
Request meetings with producers and feedstock suppliers
Day 6
Arrange airport transfer; Pack for dry desert days and cold meeting rooms
Day 7
Download the conference app and offline maps
Day 8
Check your mobile plan and power adapters
Day 9
Prepare your one-page capability summary
Day 10
Reconfirm flights and hotel
Day 11
Confirm your registration tier and pay
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Phoenix Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Clean Fuels Conference registration concourse
Phoenix Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Phoenix Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Clean Fuels Member
USD 1150 / per person
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visitor · Non-Member
USD 1350 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Clean Fuels Member | USD 1150 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member | USD 1350 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Clean Fuels Conference fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Clean Fuels Conference, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Biodiesel production technologies and Renewable diesel solutions solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Clean Fuels Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
Min. budget
$1,940.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Biodiesel production technologies and Renewable diesel solutions products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$8,730.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Phoenix, AZ show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is the Clean Fuels Conference?
It is the annual US gathering for the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, organised by the Clean Fuels Alliance America. The programme combines policy and market sessions with a technical trade floor covering feedstocks, plant operations, fuel quality and blending.
When and where is the 2027 edition?
The edition covered here is scheduled for February 2027 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Exact dates, session times and the hall layout are published on cleanfuelsconference.org - confirm them there before booking travel.
Who attends the Clean Fuels Conference?
Producers and plant operators, fuel marketers and distributors, terminal and blending companies, fleet managers, engine and equipment OEMs, feedstock traders, cooperatives, and state and federal policy staff. It is a working meeting for the liquid fuels trade rather than a public energy expo.
How much does registration cost?
Pricing captured for this edition shows two tiers: Clean Fuels member at USD 1,150 per person and non-member at USD 1,350 per person. Check cleanfuelsconference.org for current rates, inclusions and any cancellation terms before paying.
Is there a separate exhibit-hall-only pass?
The pricing captured for this edition shows member and non-member full conference registrations. A separate expo-only pass was not shown in the captured material, so check the registration page or contact the organiser if you only plan to walk the trade floor.
Do I need a visa to attend from outside the United States?
Most international attendees travel either on an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or on a B-1 business visitor visa. Apply well ahead - interview waits for a B-1 can run several months in some countries - and carry your registration confirmation and hotel booking to the border.
What topics dominate the programme?
Expect feedstock supply and pricing, renewable diesel and SAF capacity, RFS RINs and state LCFS credit markets, BQ-9000 and ASTM fuel quality, carbon intensity scoring, cold-weather blending, and OEM and fleet adoption of B20 and higher blends.
How do I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor to the convention centre?
PHX is roughly 4 miles east of downtown. A taxi or rideshare takes about 15-25 minutes and around USD 20-35, while the free PHX Sky Train to 44th Street/Washington station plus Valley Metro Rail into downtown costs about USD 2 and takes 45-60 minutes door to door with luggage.
What is the weather like in Phoenix in February?
Mild and dry, with daytime highs typically around 19-24 C (66-75 F) and overnight lows around 7-11 C (45-52 F). Rain is uncommon but can arrive as short heavy showers, and the dry desert air makes hydration and a light layer for air-conditioned halls worth planning for.
Where do I park near the Phoenix Convention Center?
Several downtown garages sit within a 5-15 minute walk of the halls, typically around USD 15-25 per day depending on the garage and event demand. February is busy convention season in Phoenix, so pre-book with your hotel if parking is included in your rate.
What should I wear?
Business casual is the norm: collared shirts, jackets or smart knitwear with trousers or jeans depending on your company culture. Comfortable shoes matter for the convention floor, and a light layer is useful because the halls are strongly air-conditioned.
Glossary
- Biodiesel (B100)
- Mono-alkyl esters of long-chain fatty acids made from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled cooking oils by transesterification. Neat biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751 before blending, and is most commonly sold as B20 or lower in US fleets.
- B20 / B5 / B100 blend designations
- The number after the B is the volumetric percentage of biodiesel in the finished diesel. B20 means 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel; B5 and B100 follow the same logic.
- Renewable diesel (RD)
- A hydrocarbon diesel made by hydrotreating fats, oils and greases rather than by transesterification. It meets ASTM D975, is chemically close to petroleum diesel and can be used at up to 100 percent concentration, which is why it dominates many new US plant investments.
- HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil)
- The term used in Europe and much of Asia for the hydrotreated renewable diesel product. It describes the process route rather than a different fuel specification.
- SAF (sustainable aviation fuel)
- Drop-in jet fuel produced from fats, oils, greases or alcohol-to-jet pathways and certified under ASTM D7566. SAF is a growing outlet for the same feedstocks that supply renewable diesel, so its pricing affects the whole conference agenda.
- RFS and RVO
- The US Renewable Fuel Standard is the EPA programme that sets annual Renewable Volume Obligations, the minimum volumes of renewable fuel that obligated parties must blend or retire credits for.
- RIN (Renewable Identification Number)
- A tradable credit generated with each batch of renewable fuel under the RFS. RIN prices are a core part of the margin stack for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and are re-priced constantly.
- LCFS credit
- A credit issued under a state Low Carbon Fuel Standard, such as California's, for fuel that beats a declining carbon intensity benchmark. Credit value depends on the fuel's CI score and the state's credit market.
- Carbon intensity (CI)
- Grams of CO2 equivalent per megajoule of fuel delivered, measured across the full lifecycle. Feedstock choice, transport distance, plant energy source and co-product credits all move a producer's CI and therefore its credit revenue.
- UCO (used cooking oil)
- Recycled frying oil collected from restaurants and food processors. It is one of the lowest-carbon and most contested feedstocks for both biodiesel and renewable diesel, and its price and traceability are recurring conference topics.
- DCO (distillers corn oil)
- A corn oil co-product recovered from ethanol plants, widely used as a lower-cost feedstock in biodiesel and renewable diesel. Its supply rises and falls with ethanol plant utilisation.
- BQ-9000
- The North American quality management programme for the biodiesel industry, covering producer, marketer and laboratory accreditation. Buyers use BQ-9000 status as shorthand for consistent fuel quality.
- Cold flow and cloud point
- Cold flow describes how a fuel behaves as temperatures drop; cloud point is the temperature at which wax begins to form visible crystals. Both determine how much biodiesel a northern fleet can run in winter.
- Co-processing
- Introducing bio-based feedstocks into a conventional petroleum refinery alongside crude oil, producing a partly renewable fuel stream. It is one route to scale renewable diesel without building a standalone plant.
- 45Z clean fuel production credit
- A US federal production credit claimed per gallon of low-carbon fuel produced domestically, with the rate tied to the fuel's emissions score. It shapes investment decisions for new renewable diesel capacity.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Clean Fuels Conference 2027
- biodiesel conference Phoenix
- renewable diesel event
- sustainable aviation fuel summit
- Clean Fuels Conference Phoenix, AZ 2027
- Phoenix, AZ United States
- Biodiesel production technologies
- Renewable diesel solutions
- Sustainable aviation fuel innovations
- Feedstock supply chain management
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