Biodiesel Week

EPA levies administrative fines for invalid biodiesel RINs U.S. EPA announced the amount of administrative settlements levied against 30 obligated parties and renewable fuel exporters due to the purchase of invalid biodiesel renewable identification numbers (RINs) used by EPA to track compliance with RFS2. READ MORE SHARE
OSHA issues 15 safety violations to Midwest Biofuel in Wis. OSHA has cited Midwest Biofuel LLC with 15 safety and health violations, including a repeat violation for failing to provide an eye wash station. A complaint prompted an Oct. 26 inspection at the organic chemical manufacturer's facility in Clinton. READ MORE SHARE
	Brown grease collection unit helps provide low-cost feedstock Bio-Energy Holdings looks to partner with biodiesel producers for supply of low-cost brown grease feedstock. BEH developed its own biodiesel conversion process, but rather than competing with the industry, BEH would like to contribute to it instead. READ MORE SHARE
Aquaflow, CRI Catalyst execute technology cooperation agreement New Zealand-based Aquaflow Bionomic Corp. recently announced the execution of a technology cooperation agreement with CRI Catalyst Co., which has exclusive global sublicensing rights to IH2 technology. The technology was originally developed by GTI. READ MORE SHARE
Lincoln Energy Solutions adds biodiesel infrastructure in SC Transloading company and biofuel supplier Lincoln Energy Solutions is adding new biodiesel storage capacity at the company's Belton, S.C., facility. Upgrades, to be complete by end of May, include the addition of 400,000 gallons of biodiesel storage. READ MORE SHARE
GAIN reports address oilseed, biodiesel production Several Global Agricultural Information Network reports published this month by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service describe expectations for oilseed and biodiesel production in markets around the world, including Indonesia, the EU and Canada. READ MORE SHARE
	Houston to host National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo BBI International will host the 2012 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo in Houston Nov. 27-29. Launched in 2011 as the International Biorefining Conference, the event name was changed to help meet the U.S.' explicit advanced biofuel goals. READ MORE SHARE
EPA P3 competition held over Earth Day Weekend in Washington DC The EPA co-sponsored the 8th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington over Earth Day weekend. The event featured more than 30 exhibitors from nonprofits and government agencies showcasing environmental solutions. READ MORE SHARE