Ron Kotrba

Ron Kotrba is Editor of Biodiesel Magazine, published by BBI International and based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Before becoming editor of Biodiesel Magazine, Kotrba was senior writer for all of BBI International’s publications, writing for the company since January 2005. Prior to that, Kotrba was an advanced engineering laboratory technician for an OEM exhaust supplier and was involved in developmental work on diesel aftertreatment systems such as diesel particulate filters, urea SCR and lean NOx traps. Kotrba earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.

Latest Posts by Ron Kotrba

May 17, 2013

Biodiesel producers receive USDA advanced biofuel payments

Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development at USDA Doug O'Brien announced on May 16 payments to advanced biofuel producers in 38 states. A majority of the recipients are biodiesel producers. The funding comes in at nearly $14 million. READ MORE

May 16, 2013

US Senate confirms Moniz as nation's new energy secretary

In a vote of 96 to 0, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as the nation's new energy secretary. Moniz is an MIT physics professor who served as undersecretary of the U.S. DOE from 1997 to January 2001. The NBB, ABFA and others applaud the news. READ MORE

May 16, 2013

Argentina files dispute with WTO against EU on biodiesel imports

Argentina notified WTO May 15 of a request for consultations with the European Union on measures imposed by the EU and/or its member states that affect the importation and marketing of biodiesel, as well as measures supporting the biodiesel industry. READ MORE

May 15, 2013

Biodiesel raises soybean, but lowers meal, prices

Biodiesel was an outlet for excess oil stocks as the trans fat fade-out unfolded. The USB says biodiesel caused a $15 billion increase in soy oil revenues 2006-'12 and $0.74/bushel on bean prices, but biodiesel lowers soy meal costs by $25/ton. READ MORE

May 15, 2013

Nova Scotia biodiesel project plans 100 percent export to Germany

Biofuel Weiss Inc. is developing a 7 MMgy biodiesel plant in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Planned for startup late this year, CEO Ian Weiss tells Biodiesel Magazine that the company's business plan is based on 100 percent export to Germany. READ MORE

May 15, 2013

Iowa Renewable Energy inks tolling agreement with REG

Under the 12-month contract, which went in to effect in March, Renewable Energy Group is purchasing raw materials for Iowa Renewable Energy's 30 MMgy multifeedstock plant in Washington, Iowa, and marketing biodiesel produced at the facility. READ MORE

May 08, 2013

Tell GM thanks for B20 Cruze; more CBC event details

Take a moment to tell GM thanks for its B20-approved 2014 Chevy Cruze; registration open for Collective Biodiesel Conference READ MORE

May 07, 2013

Sanimax expanding Wis. biodiesel plant, adds Apache tankage

Renderer and biodiesel producer Sanimax is building out production capacity at its 20 MMgy manufacturing facility in DeForest, Wis. Apache supplied to Sanimax an atmospheric stainless tank and three pressure vessels within the past month. READ MORE

May 01, 2013

Biodiesel's position in the unfair war on ethanol

If RFS detractors get their way, biodiesel may become a casualty of the war against ethanol. It's up to all of us to make sure this doesn't happen READ MORE

May 01, 2013

The Distillers Corn Oil Craze

What biodiesel producers should know before buying into the hype READ MORE