Biodiesel World News

Biodiesel producers take RFS advocacy to Congress Nearly 120 biodiesel producers and other industry leaders from California to Florida are visiting Washington, D.C., this week calling on lawmakers to push for a strong renewable fuel standard (RFS) as the U.S. EPA finalizes a long-awaited rule. READ MORE SHARE
Renewable energy targets quadrupled globally since 2005 Renewable energy targets are now a defining feature of the global energy landscape, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. The report shows 164 countries have adopted at least one type of renewable energy target. READ MORE SHARE
	German biodiesel exports down 23 percent German biodiesel exports for Q1 2015 dropped to about 97 million gallons, down 23 percent from Q1 2014 exports of nearly 127 million gallons, according to an appraisal by AMI based on data from the German Federal Statistical Office. READ MORE SHARE
States eligible for $100M in USDA biofuel infrastructure grants The Commodity Credit Corporation announced June 12 that all 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., may now apply for up to $100 million in grants under the Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership. READ MORE SHARE
Team to drive across US on 1 tank of Neste renewable diesel Neste Oil announced that a team of motorsport enthusiasts will drive from Florida's Atlantic shoreline to California's Pacific coast June 21-26 on a single tank of NExBTL renewable diesel in a Superlite Coupe powered by a 1.9L TDI engine. READ MORE SHARE
Training program teaches diesel mechanics about biodiesel A federal grant has helped expand a program to educate diesel technicians about biodiesel throughout the Midwest. In conjunction with the IBB and Clean Cities, this biodiesel training program will be offered on two different dates this month in Iowa. READ MORE SHARE
Alaska Airlines, WSU partner to advance use of biojet fuel Washington state's hometown airline is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals. READ MORE SHARE