Patriotic Pursuit

BY Gary DiGiuseppeArkansas' newest biodiesel plant is about one-tenth the size of some of the massive facilities in the Upper Midwest, but that's of no consequence to Tommy Foltz and his investor partners, who are using Patriot BioFuels Inc. as a base from which to launch larger, more expansive operations. READ MORE

Brazil just makes it happen

BY Elizabeth JohnsonWith a plethora of projects in the works, and a nationwide low-blend mandate looming, Brazil-a nation famous for producing low-cost ethanol-is poised to become a world leader in biodiesel production. READ MORE

Pumped on Quality

BY Darren WightFor Peter Cremer North America, the first BQ-9000 accredited biodiesel producer in the world, maintaining premium quality fuel without sacrificing production targets is a must. Relying on vane pump technology throughout the entire facility delivers consistency and performance that helps make those important dual objectives achievable. READ MORE

The 'Peak' Role of Biofuels

BY Tom BryanExperts may not see eye-to-eye on peak oil projections, but most now agree the world's near- and long-term energy needs will be met by an increasingly diverse portfolio of fossil fuels and renewable energy. At the Energy & Environmental Research Center's inaugural biomass conference, it was made clear that biodiesel can play a key role in this mixed-and-matched energy future. READ MORE

Engine manufacturers create B20 test specs

Maryland Biodiesel starts production

Plant fire proves deadly in Idaho

ASTM biodiesel standards undergo changes

Historic Utah town burns B20

Marathon Petroleum to install biodiesel terminal in Louisville, Ky.

Freedom Fuels moves ahead smoothly

Canadian task force releases report on biodiesel

Iowa Renewable Energy starts construction

Kentucky plant breaks ground; others planned

Lawmakers' efforts could yield significant biodiesel advancements

Pearl Jam trucks fill up on biodiesel

Peter Cremer becomes first BQ-9000 certified marketer

Austin opens 18 pumps to lead nation in biodiesel stations

Large oil company pumps up biodiesel

States make strong commitments to biodiesel

World Energy to post daily customer pricing using DTN