Biodiesel Week

Program launched to authenticate feedstock as 'renewable biomass' It may be common sense that a qualified renewable fuel under RFS must be made from a renewable biomass, but Ramon M. Benavides, president of Fla.-based Global Renewable Strategies and Consulting LLC, said proving this is not as easy as it sounds. READ MORE SHARE
New television campaign shows the 'cool' side of Bioheat Heating oil consumers in the Northeast are learning how making a small change will support American jobs, domestic energy security and cleaner air. It is thanks to three television commercials airing in the region to promote the benefits of Bioheat. READ MORE SHARE
	Indiana Soybean Alliance offers teachers soy biodiesel kit ISA recently updated the kit, first released in 2005, with two new lessons along with the most current information about soy biodiesel and its benefits. The offering is part of ISA's program to support soy biodiesel educational activities. READ MORE SHARE
Solazyme scales up renewable oil fermentation at Iowa ADM plant The scale achieved in Clinton, Iowa, is comparable to the fermentation equipment currently under construction at the Solazyme Bunge Renewable Oils facility in Brazil. The 100,000 metric ton facility in Brazil is on track to open late next year. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Board joins Diesel Technology Forum The National Biodiesel Board, which represents more than 260 U.S. and international companies that produce and distribute renewable biodiesel fuel, is the newest allied member of the Diesel Technology Forum, which promotes clean diesel technologies. READ MORE SHARE
NREL, Johnson Matthey announce 5-year biofuel collaboration The DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory will partner with Johnson Matthey, a global specialty chemicals company, in a five-year, $7 million effort to economically produce drop-in gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from nonfood biomass feedstocks. READ MORE SHARE
	Neste Oil to produce biojet as part of EU-funded ITAKA project Neste Oil has joined the Initiative Towards Sustainable Kerosene for Aviation (ITAKA) project, which is being funded by the EU to support the commercialization and use of renewable aviation fuel in Europe. Neste Oil's role will be producing the fuel. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel Business Academy releases 2013 calendar of events India-based Biodiesel Business Academy presents its events calendar and training programs scheduled in 2013 on nonfood oil-based biofuels. The portfolio was developed specifically to focus on the needs of commercially minded industry professionals. READ MORE SHARE