Biodiesel World News

An in-depth review of the National Advanced Biofuels Conference The National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo, co-located with the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop, took place this summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This in-depth review covers the event's technical sessions on biojet, biogas and biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance seeks qualified auditors To help keep costs down, the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance wants to develop a nationwide database of regional resources for certification candidates. The organization is requesting CVs from qualified auditors across the country to accomplish this. READ MORE SHARE
	New small device tests biodiesel percentage in 60 seconds or less The new Estercheck instrument by U.K.-based Stanhope-Seta Ltd. uses micro mid-range infrared built into a handheld measurement platform. With a three-step test procedure, results are gained in less than 60 seconds with accuracy down to 0.2 percent. READ MORE SHARE
US EPA commits to meeting statutory RFS reporting requirements On Aug. 18, the U.S. EPA Office of Inspector General published a report finding that two of the agency's offices have not complied with certain statutory reporting and analysis requirements concerning the renewable fuel standard (RFS). READ MORE SHARE
BDI-BioEnergy International achieves considerable sales increase Austria-based biodiesel technology provider BDI-BioEnergy International AG's implementation of major projects in Great Britain as planned, and a good financial result, made sure the company performed successfully in the first half of 2016. READ MORE SHARE
Texas A&M to host course on plant operations, process engineering The Process Engineering R&D Center at Texas A&M University is offering a hands-on short course in plant operations and process engineering for solvent and biofuel facilities Oct. 16-19 at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. READ MORE SHARE
Truck stop association against redefining obligated party in RFS The National Association of Truck Stop Operators has issued a statement opposing efforts to move the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) from refiners and importers to rack sellers, a position supported by oil lobby AFPM. READ MORE SHARE
Speakers, agenda announced for the 2016 Energy Conference The 2016 Energy Conference, Sept. 19-21 in Des Moines, Iowa, will bring public and private entities together to discuss energy policy, climate change, and to network. Its purpose is to create profit-driven opportunities for energy independence. READ MORE SHARE
Sacramento County fleet to run on renewable diesel Following the California cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek and Carlsbad, Sacramento County is also making the switch from petro to renewable diesel for its heavy-duty fleet. More than 400 public works and specialty vehicles are involved. READ MORE SHARE