Biodiesel World News

Buffalo Biodiesel elucidates agreement with attorney general New York's attorney general announced an agreement with Buffalo Biodiesel on its more than 600 lawsuits filed against businesses claimed to have breached oil supply contracts. President Sumit Majumdar talks with Biodiesel Magazine about the news. READ MORE SHARE
More consolidation in biofuel industries expected this year Bruce Comer, founder and managing director of Ocean Park Advisors, said limited availability of capital will compel independent players in the advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals space to explore strategic collaborations or sales. READ MORE SHARE
	Mercedes-Benz Trucks approves use of renewable diesel Mercedes-Benz Trucks has granted immediate approval for the use of HVO for its in-line six-cylinder engine variants of its OM 470, OM 471 and OM 936 as well as the in-line four-cylinder variants of the OM 934 meeting the Euro VI emissions standard. READ MORE SHARE
Iowa lawmakers asked to extend, expand biodiesel incentives Supporters of the Iowa Biodiesel Board hit the state capitol Feb. 17, asking legislators to extend and expand biodiesel incentives set to expire. These include production retail tax credits, and supporting biochemical tax credit legislation. READ MORE SHARE
College student assesses biodiesel production on Minnesota campus The possibility of biodiesel production at the University of Minnesota, Morris, is driving Hannah Goemann, a junior biochemistry major. Goemann is researching the feasibility of a campus production project to help achieve carbon neutrality on campus. READ MORE SHARE
Army to lease land to HECO for biodiesel-fueled power project The Army announced availability of the ROD to lease land and grant easements on Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield to Hawaii Electric Co. for development of a 50 MW biodiesel-fueled power plant, known as the Schofield Generating Station. READ MORE SHARE
California Biodiesel Conference to focus on regulatory stability An absolute must for anyone doing or wanting to do business in the Golden State, the California Biodiesel Conference, to be held Feb. 24, will focus on new realities and possibilities as the state's industry enters an era of regulatory stability. READ MORE SHARE