Biodiesel World News

Georgia biodiesel project moves closer to USDA loan guarantee Smisson-Mathis Energy, a joint venture between The Smisson Group of Macon and Tactical Fabrication, was selected by USDA to initiate Phase 2 of the Section 9003 program for its $6.75 million enzymatic biodiesel project in Laurens County, Georgia. READ MORE SHARE
US commerce department extends trade investigation deadline In the ongoing biodiesel trade dispute between the U.S. and Argentina and Indonesia, the U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for making its preliminary determination on the countervailing duties claim until August. READ MORE SHARE
	Minnesota soybean farmers partner with 'Diesel Brothers' TV stars The DieselSellerz, stars of Discovery's hit show Diesel Brothers, could be adding "bio" to their title after teaming up with Minnesota soybean farmers. That's because the DieselSellerz are partnering with MSR&PC to promote biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Quality survey shows German biodiesel is hitting the mark In 2016, 64 biodiesel samples from AGQM members in Germany were taken and analyzed in four campaigns. Overall, 1,152 parameters were measured and only three limit violations were found that lay outside of the specification of EN 14214. READ MORE SHARE
US diesel market shows resilience in 2016 as registrations rise The number of diesel cars, SUVs, full-size pickup trucks and vans in operation reached 8 million in 2016, an increase of 280,000 over 2015. Data showed diesel passenger vehicles continue to outnumber hybrid vehicles in all but two states and in D.C. READ MORE SHARE
Sustainable palm oil certification reaches 21 percent penetration In the past few years, palm oil certification under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil standard has reached 21 percent penetration of the global market driven by consumer demand, pressure from retail buyers, and governmental actions. READ MORE SHARE
Proactive biodiesel blending practices help improve performance As biodiesel continues to emerge as a blending component for distillates in the Northeast and beyond, a study commissioned by the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association highlights why it's imperative that those handling the fuel educate themselves. READ MORE SHARE
Trump pulls US out of Paris Climate Agreement In what he described as a move to fulfill his duty to protect America and its citizens, President Trump has officially begun the process to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord. Trump announced the decision June 1 at a press conference. READ MORE SHARE
Airbus offers regular customer delivery flights with biofuel Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes the first aircraft manufacturer to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. READ MORE SHARE
DOE, USDA make up to $9 million in funding available through BRDI USDA and DOE will make up to $9 million available through the interagency Biomass Research and Development Initiative in fiscal year 2017 for feedstock development, biofuels and biobased products development, and biofuels development analysis. READ MORE SHARE