Biodiesel Week

US EPA's 2014 RFS volume draft proposal misses the boat EPA's RFS proposal is under review by the Office of Management and Budget. Biodiesel Magazine confirms the early draft obtained stalls the biodiesel RVO at 1.28 billion gallons for 2014-15 while shrinking the '14 advanced RVO to 2.21 billion gallons. READ MORE SHARE
EU vote stalls 6 percent cap on 1st generation biofuels The European Biodiesel Board is pleased about, and discusses its position on, the EU Parliament environment committee's vote this week that stalls the 6 percent cap on conventional biofuels, giving more time to debate the contentious issue of ILUC. READ MORE SHARE
	Evonik opens new biodiesel catalyst plant in Argentina With annual capacity of 60,000-plus metric tons, the plant will supply alkoxides as catalysts for biodiesel production. It will serve primarily the Argentine and Brazilian markets, and it is located near a large Terminal 6 S.A. biodiesel plant. READ MORE SHARE
USDA accepting applications for $181M in advanced biofuel funding "Despite a time of significant budget uncertainty," USDA's Tom Vilsack announced availability of $181 million to develop commercial-scale biorefineries, or to retrofit existing facilities with advanced biofuel process technologies. Apply by Jan. 30. READ MORE SHARE
Scientists identify key genes to increase plant leaf oil content Scientists at DOE's Brookhaven National Lab have identified key genes required for oil production and accumulation in plant leaves and other vegetative plant tissues. Enhancing expression of these genes resulted in vastly increased oil content. READ MORE SHARE
Minn. biodiesel essay contest open to high school seniors October is "Biofuels Month" in Minnesota as proclaimed by Gov. Mark Dayton, and with the state preparing for its move to B10 next year, high school seniors have an opportunity to turn what they know about biodiesel into college cash. READ MORE SHARE
	EcoEngineers receives Iowa grant for waste-to-energy study Known in biodiesel circles for its RIN Quality Assurance Plan, Des Moines, Iowa-based renewable energy consulting firm EcoEngineers has been awarded an Iowa grant to conduct a feasibility study of waste-to-energy projects in the state. READ MORE SHARE
New online tools to help petroleum industry grow with biodiesel Professionals in the petroleum supply chain will now have all the biodiesel information they need to grow their business at their fingertips, thanks to two new tools developed by the NBB: Biodiesel-e2e and a revamped BEN Newsletter. READ MORE SHARE