Biodiesel World News

Austrian biodiesel technology provider wins award for BTL process BDI-BioEnergy International AG received an innovation award for its biomass-to-liquid technology, called BioCrack, March 29 during Austria's State Awards Innovation 2016 ceremony held by the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Industry. READ MORE SHARE
AGQM, FAM invite participants in biodiesel round robin testing In cooperation with the Mineral Oil and Fuels Standardization Committee within DIN (FAM), the Association Quality Management Biodiesel e. V. (AGQM) is again organizing a round robin test for biodiesel and rapeseed oil fuel. The deadline is April 24. READ MORE SHARE
	Brazil's President Rousseff signs biodiesel increase into law At the presidential palace March 23, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff signed into law the mandatory percentage increase of biodiesel blended with diesel fuel from 7 percent currently to 8 percent by 2017, and moving up to 10 percent by 2019. READ MORE SHARE
Importing to meet California demand Increased reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels required by California's low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) are driving up carbon credit prices, demand for advanced biofuels, and imports. READ MORE SHARE
EBB reacts to WTO panel report on Argentine complaint A World Trade Organization panel published its report March 29 in the case brought by Argentina regarding the EU antidumping measures on Argentinian biodiesel imports. The EBB regards the panel decision as a first episode in the legal battle. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel No. 1 alternative fuel choice for fleet owners A new 2016 Fleet Purchasing Outlook study conducted by the work truck industry association NTEA shows biodiesel is the most commonly used alternative fuel option on the market. According to survey data, 18 percent of fleets currently use biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Algae.Tec receives additional work orders from India's Reliance Algae.Tec announced receipt of additional works orders from India’s Reliance Group, increasing the size and scope of its original contract by $1.14 million. Algae.Tec is building a pilot plant at Reliance's massive oil refinery in Jamnagar, India. READ MORE SHARE
Agenda published for 2016 Int'l Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo The 2016 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, the ethanol industry's largest conference, has released its highly anticipated agenda featuring more than 140 speakers and four comprehensive tracks. The show is June 20-23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. READ MORE SHARE