Biodiesel Week

Biodiesel producer forms new company with petroleum refiner Working since February to complete its 30 MMgy biodiesel facility in Port Arthur, Texas, Endicott Biofuels has partnered with Holly Corp. to form a new biofuel company that's bringing biodiesel know-how together with oil refining. READ MORE SHARE
European Commission funds international algae collaboration An international collaboration of nine partners from seven countries has come together to form the BIOFAT project that focuses on the feasibility of producing ethanol, biodiesel and other bioproducts derived from microalgae on commercial scale. READ MORE SHARE
	3-way partnership formed to commercialize biodiesel-fueled genset A three-way partnership between Angel Labs LLC, Industrial Green Power Inc. and Titan Biodiesel was forged whereby Angel Labs will deliver to market its ultra-efficient, six-inch "Massive Yet Tiny" engine to power a 40 kW genset fueled by biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel industry applauds federal flex-fuel fleet directive The National Biodiesel Board applauded the White House's directive Tuesday ordering the federal government to move toward alternative-fuel vehicles, pointing out biodiesel's unique position as a widely available advanced biofuel. READ MORE SHARE
National Tractor Pullers Association benefiting from biodiesel In the past 20 years, the NTPA has never seen as much excitement over a tractor pulling class as it did during the 2010 inaugural season for Light Pro Stock. Greg Randall, NTPA general manager, said part of the reason involves the use of biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Study reaffirms lack of link between biofuels, land use changes A new study shows that biofuel production in the United States in recent years has likely not resulted in any indirect land use changes. The study was conducted by a branch of Michigan State University. READ MORE SHARE
	UPS begins using biodiesel at major US hub in Kentucky What can Brown do for you? For a start, it is making your world greener by using cleaner burning biodiesel. The United Parcel Service began using biodiesel blends at its most vital hub in Louisville, Ky., this month. READ MORE SHARE
Propel opens new fueling location, offers drivers free biofuels Renewable fuel retailer Propel Inc. announced the opening of a new fueling location in Redwood City, Calif. The station, which is co-located with a Valero station on Whipple Avenue, supplies both biodiesel and E85. READ MORE SHARE
Hawaii sustainability project addresses jatropha production A team of researchers at the University of Hawaii has received $1 million in funding to support a sustainability initiative that includes work with jatropha. Professor Cooney says the initiative focuses on the nexus of energy, water and environment. READ MORE SHARE