Biodiesel World News

Proposed 2018 RFS biomass-based diesel rule at OMB for review The U.S. EPA delivered the proposed rule for the 2017 renewable fuel standard, including RVOs for renewable fuel, advanced and cellulosic biofuel, and the 2018 RVO for biomass-based diesel, to the White House Office of Management and Budget April 15. READ MORE SHARE
New Leaf Biofuel celebrates 10 years, new BQ-9000 certification The San Diego biodiesel producer's 10-year anniversary comes hand-in-hand with a new fuel quality accreditation. Ten years providing environmentally friendly biodiesel is a significant milestone for the young biodiesel industry. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA clarifies provision of RFS Quality Assurance Program rule According to documents published by the EPA, the agency added product transfer document (PTD) requirements for renewable fuels to the final QAP rule. The words 'custody or' were inadvertently added, but its finalized amendment clarifies its position. READ MORE SHARE
Distribution of Neste Pro Diesel expands to Latvia Neste Pro Diesel is now available from the most of the Neste stations in Latvia. Pro Diesel supplements the range of Futura fuels launched previously in the Baltic region and Russia. Neste Pro Diesel is available in Finland, Lithuania and Latvia. READ MORE SHARE
Average biodiesel blend bought in Iowa reaches 11 percent An analysis of a recent Iowa Department of Revenue report shows the average biodiesel blend purchased in Iowa reached 11 percent in 2015, an increase from the 9.4 percent average blend in 2014 and a new all-time record. READ MORE SHARE
Minnesota breathes easier after 10 years with biodiesel standard Minnesota's commitment to biodiesel use has paid off with an important impact on air quality, according to an analysis of the cleaner-burning fuel by the American Lung Association in Minnesota. The state is the first to require 10 percent biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE