Biodiesel Week

Global group acquires Scottish biodiesel producer Argent Energy John Swire & Sons (Green Investments) Ltd. has acquired Scottish biodiesel producer Argent Energy for an undisclosed sum. The plant uses BDI-BioEnergy International technology to convert used cooking oil, tallow and sewer grease to biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Study shows diesels save owners money over gasoline versions UMTRI researchers built their model by developing three- and five-year cost estimates of depreciation by modeling used vehicle auction data and fuel costs by modeling government data, combined with repairs, fees and taxes, insurance and maintenance. READ MORE SHARE
	New ad campaign reminds Congress, public there is a fuel choice Fuels America coalition members announced the launch of a new ad campaign this week. The ads highlight the fact that there is a choice when it comes to our energy future: we do not have to be beholden to oil's monopoly over our fuel supply. READ MORE SHARE
Enerfuel's 7.5 MMgy biodiesel plant in Portugal begins operations After years in the works, Enerfuel S.A.'s 25,000 ton (7.5 MMgy) multifeedstock biodiesel plant in Sines, Portugal, has officially begun production. Enerfuel first commissioned BDI-BioEnergy International AG in 2006, but halted the project in 2008. READ MORE SHARE
Big Oil attempt to mislead Congress, consumers knows no bounds At a U.S. House subcommittee hearing on the RFS, oil lobbyists again claimed their industry does not receive or support "subsidies and mandates." In reality, 2013 is the 100th year the oil industry has received special taxpayer-funded subsidies. READ MORE SHARE
Rhode Island passes statewide Bioheat requirement Bioheat is gaining traction in the Northeast. Starting July 1, 2014, every gallon of oil heat in the state of Rhode Island will contain at least 2 percent biodiesel. The legislation gradually increases the blend from 2 percent to 5 percent by 2017. READ MORE SHARE
	NBB CEO Joe Jobe highlights advanced biofuel success to Congress National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe told Congress Tuesday that the RFS is helping consumers by stimulating the production of advanced biofuels such as biodiesel. Jobe emphasized the law is working as Congress intended to diversify the fuels market. READ MORE SHARE
CSU researchers to study cyanobacteria in various PBR strategies An interdisciplinary team of Colorado State University researchers has received a $2 million National Science Foundation grant for a four-year research project to find new routes to sustainable production of biofuels using photosynthetic bacteria. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Board applauds McCarthy confirmation "Gina McCarthy is a strong, dynamic leader who knows the intersection of environment and energy issues as well as anyone in the nation. She understands that we must move beyond fossil fuels to meet our objectives on these issues," said Anne Steckel. READ MORE SHARE
OnSite Energy Conference & Trade Show announces agenda The OnSite Energy Conference & Trade Show in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at the Hilton Hotel Sept. 23-25, gathers stakeholders of the solar, wind, biomass, algae, anaerobic digestion and biofuels industries in a strategic two-day event. READ MORE SHARE