Biodiesel World News

Arkansas-based Solfuels USA begins trial production of biodiesel Solfuels USA LLC, a 40 MMgy multifeedstock biodiesel facility in Helena, Arkansas, successfully began trial production June 17, said CEO Henri Bardon. The former Delta American Fuel plant was purchased by a Singapore-based joint venture last year. READ MORE SHARE
REG plans for growth after completing Geismar land purchase Renewable Energy Group completed the $20 million acquisition of approximately 82 acres of land at and in close proximity to its Geismar, Louisiana, biorefinery from Lion Copolymer. Several optimization and expansion projects are now being explored. READ MORE SHARE
	Round robin test for pharmaceutical glycerol finds curious result Twelve European labs participated in the second round robin test for pharmaceutical glycerol organized by AGQM. The results showed that standard methods from the fuel sector showed better precision than those from the European Pharmacopeia. READ MORE SHARE
Downstate New York poised to lead way for cleaner home heating Legislation passed this month in the New York state legislature would expand the state's commitment to renewable energy by requiring heating oil sold in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to contain at least 5 percent biodiesel by July 2018. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel advocates call on Congress to reinstate tax incentive Nearly 100 biodiesel advocates from across the country visited Capitol Hill June 20 and urged Congress to bring back the biodiesel tax incentive. Participants included biodiesel producers, distributors and feedstock suppliers from all over the U.S. READ MORE SHARE
New B20 Club member, Al Warren Oil Co., committed to biodiesel Al Warren Oil Co. was founded in 1948 with one truck, a vision and a commitment to excellence. Today the company uses 100,000 gallons of B20 in 39 fleet vehicles each year, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by the same amount as planting 4,130 trees. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Board recognizes staff milestones The National Biodiesel Board has a staff team made up of experts in a wide range of fields with more than 180 years collectively at the organization. Several staffers with more than 10 years of service were recognized at NBB's membership meeting. READ MORE SHARE