Biodiesel Week

Thailand imposes export surcharge on crude palm oil A recent Global Agricultural Information Network report filed with the USDA FAS shows reports that Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has imposed an export surcharge of approximately $317 per metric ton on crude palm oil, effective through June 30. READ MORE SHARE
Indian researchers study lipid production potential of fungi Research scientists from India's University of Pune published a paper on their work using oleaginous fungi and lignocellulosic biomass to produce single-cell oils for biodiesel feedstock. The most promising isolate found is aspergillus terreus. READ MORE SHARE
	RIN prices drop, overbuying may be viable strategy in this market With lowered D4 RIN prices, experts are advising obligated parties to overbuy their volume obligation requirements in order to have sufficient RIN inventory with which to immediately replace RINs that may later be invalidated as a result of fraud. READ MORE SHARE
Ohio algae membrane company wins grant, plans demonstrations The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded Eco2Capture of Ohio Inc. a $100,000 grant to support the demonstration of its membrane technology to aid in algae growth through its Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund. READ MORE SHARE
Diesel technician curriculum for biodiesel accredited by ASE Biodiesel may soon be a word as commonplace as scan tool or torque wrench in the shop talk that takes place in garages. That's because biodiesel has taken a leap forward in becoming fully integrated into the education that diesel mechanics receive. READ MORE SHARE
Big Island Biodiesel grand opening ceremony planned for July 2 Pacific Biodiesel Inc. will hold a grand opening ceremony July 2 for its newest, most technologically advanced biodiesel facility, Big Island Biodiesel. The plant, Pacific Biodiesel's thirteenth, is scaled at 5.5 MMgy and is designed for expansion. READ MORE SHARE
	Centre for Jatropha Promotion announces pongamia progress The Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel announced progress on its work with pongamia, a legume tree that bears inedible oilseeds. It has developed a highly productive variety of the plant and a set of best practices enabling high oil yields. READ MORE SHARE
FEC Solutions introduces Corn Oil ONE to remove FFAs, moisture FEC Solutions announced June 6 at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Minneapolis that it is partnering in the development and commercialization of a new technology system designed to remove free fatty acids and moisture from corn oil. READ MORE SHARE
Murex touts 100 percent validity in 7.6 billion moved RINs Since the launch of RFS, Murex has moved more than 7.6 billion RINs all with 100 percent validity. In 2011, Murex marketed more than 300 million advanced RINs while continuing development of a verification program that far exceeds industry standards. READ MORE SHARE