Biodiesel Business

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Biodiesel Production Technology Summit abstract deadline extended

BY BBI International The deadline to submit speaker presentation abstracts for the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit in Minneapolis June 15-17 has been extended. Abstracts are now being accepted through Feb. 21. Submit your idea at biodieseltechnologysummit.com. READ MORE

February 13, 2020

Forge secures Shell investment for Ontario renewable diesel plant

BY Ron KotrbaForge Hydrocarbons secured an equity investment from Shell Ventures and a follow-on contribution from Valent Low-Carbon Technologies, which will help build a 28.4 MMly renewable diesel facility in Sombra, Ontario, Canada, at a cost of CAD$30 million. READ MORE

February 12, 2020

Saola Energy, NextChem partner for int’l renewable diesel venture

BY Ron KotrbaNextChem of Italy and Kansas-based Saola Energy have formed a partnership to license renewable diesel technology to the international market. NextChem will be the licensor of the combined technology and provide clients with EPC services and training. READ MORE

February 10, 2020

Delta agrees to purchase sustainable aviation fuel from NWABF

BY Delta Building on its $2 million investment for an ongoing feasibility study with Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, Delta has entered into one of the largest airline offtake agreements of its kind to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, if produced, from NWABF. READ MORE

February 04, 2020

Abstract deadline for new biodiesel technology event approaching

BY BBI International The Feb. 14 deadline for submitting presentation ideas to speak at the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit taking place in Minneapolis June 15-17, 2020, is approaching. Submit your abstract today at biodieseltechnologysummit.com. READ MORE

February 04, 2020

Industry veterans introduce BTC bridge loan funding for producers

BY Rock House Advisors and PB Renewables Joe Jobe of Rock House Advisors and Peter Behrle of PB Renewables are making bridge loan funding available for biodiesel producers expecting IRS refunds so they don’t have to wait months for their 2018 and 2019 biodiesel tax credit refunds. READ MORE

January 29, 2020

HollyFrontier picks HydroFlex tech for renewable diesel process

BY Ron KotrbaHollyFrontier announced it has chosen Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex process technology for production of renewable diesel at its Navajo refinery in Artesia, New Mexico. The 125 MMgy project is expected to cost $350 million and be operating in early 2022. READ MORE

January 24, 2020

2020 Eye on Biodiesel winners showcase an image of success

BY The National Biodiesel Board The National Biodiesel Board’s annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to biodiesel. The commercial biodiesel industry wouldn’t be where it is today without them. Here are the 2020 recipients. READ MORE

January 21, 2020

Phillips 66, REG cancel Washington renewable diesel project

BY Renewable Energy Group Inc. Phillips 66 and REG are discontinuing their joint effort to construct a large-scale renewable diesel plant in Ferndale, Washington, the companies announced Jan. 21. The project has been canceled due to permitting delays and uncertainties. READ MORE