Biodiesel Week

Elegant Engineering A recently issued U.S. patent, the culmination of more than five years of lab-scale and pilot-plant research at Texas Tech University, provides simplicity and holds great promise for economical, large-scale biodiesel production. READ MORE SHARE
Akash Energy to offer B100 at 2 newly acquired Houston stations Akash Energy Inc. recently acquired two Houston GasCard stations that currently offer B20. Akash will be rebranding the stations as "Root Fuels" in the coming months, and as part of the rebranding effort, it will be adding B100 pumps at the stations. READ MORE SHARE
	Coming Off Record Year, RFS Proposal Poses Significant Challenge EPA's proposal to keep the biomass-based diesel RFS standard at 1.28 billion gallons has potential to do serious damage to the industry, and the NBB needs your help. We will not be successful without vocal and aggressive outreach from stakeholders. READ MORE SHARE
The Cruze Offers B20 Mass Appeal MTV brought music videos to the masses. Can the diesel Chevy Cruze do the same for B20? The Cruze is a potential game changer because it bridges the gap between biodiesel and the average consumer/motorist, delivering the first B20-approved sedan. READ MORE SHARE
Iowa biodiesel production of 230 million gallons sets record The IRFA announced that Iowa biodiesel production was up 25 percent in 2013, setting a new record with production topping 230 million gallons of biodiesel. Though a new record was set in 2013, uncertainty hangs over the biodiesel industry in 2014. READ MORE SHARE
Genscape introduces customizable QAP plans, readiness assessments As exhibitors and presenters at the 2014 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in San Diego this month, Genscape's experts will be offering customizable QAP plans and readiness assessments to qualified attendees upon request. READ MORE SHARE
	Lignol Energy to acquire 100 percent of Territory Biofuels Ltd. LEC has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding and issued ordinary shares of Territory Biofuels Ltd. and thereby increase its ownership from 55 to 100 percent. TBF owns the largest biodiesel plant in Australia, scaled at approximately 37 MMgy. READ MORE SHARE
California biodiesel show echoes 'strong' theme of nat'l event The third annual California Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Conference will be held Jan. 20 in San Diego. Co-presented by the California Biodiesel Alliance and the NBB, it echoes the "strong" theme of the co-located National Biodiesel Conference. READ MORE SHARE