In the weeks leading up to the premiere of Biodiesel Magazine, it's been a pleasure to collaborate with some of the industry's finest professionals. It's their dedication and guidance that brought this magazine to life.
Contributing writer Bob Stroup, author of this month's cover story, was especially generous with his time and knowledge. Stroup's article, "Feedstock Considerations for Future U.S. Producers," on page 10, sheds new light on the raw materials, soybean oil, recycled vegetable oil and animal fats, needed for production. It's a must-read for any future producer.
You'll want to read "Bluegrass-roots Movement," on page 16, to find out how Kentucky has quietly become a biodiesel industry trailblazer. It was an honor to work with Melissa Howell, longtime executive director of the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC). Howell's tireless efforts to increase the use of biodiesel in Kentucky cannot be overstated. From Mammoth Cave National Park to the Carmeuse Lime Mines, she has given new definition to the word coordination.
On page 20, take a closer look at Russ Teall's Biodiesel Industries, a company which recently installed a modular biodiesel unit at California's Naval Base Ventura County.
Contributing columnist Mark Hamnett of Lurgi PSI provides an interesting contrast between U.S. and European biodiesel production on page 24.
And last, but not least, Bill Isbister, founder of the Oregon-based Club Biodiesel, revs things up with a high-performance message on page 30. Biodiesel enthusiasts like Isbister are especially important to Biodiesel Magazine because they represent the grassroots biodiesel movement gathering worldwide momentum.
Isbister uses biodiesel because he believes in it wholeheartedly. In his own words, "It's a wonderful fuel."
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA
Serving the Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Taking place in September, the North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers.View More
GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN
Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More