Biodiesel World News

REG Ultra Clean Diesel launched as new California fuel solution Renewable Energy Group launched its latest innovation in diesel fuel, trademarked REG Ultra Clean Diesel, at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, May 1. The fuel is a proprietary blend of biodiesel and renewable diesel. READ MORE SHARE
Biofuels key to success of Canada's emerging Clean Fuel Standard A new study demonstrates that biofuels could be responsible for as much as 21.3 megatons per year of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, approximately 70 percent of the 30-megaton target set by the Canadian government's Clean Fuel Standard. READ MORE SHARE
	New report shows Germany's biodiesel quality continues to improve AGQM has released its 2017 quality report from the sampling of biodiesel producers and warehouse operators throughout Germany last year in three sampling campaigns. All samples met or exceeded DIN EN 14214 and even stricter AGQM requirements. READ MORE SHARE
Minnesota reshapes energy landscape with seismic shift to B20 On May 1, Minnesota will again make history, becoming the first to transform almost virtually all of the diesel supply for sale in the state to 20 percent biodiesel. The NBB applauded the shift as an inspiration for a new energy future. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel ranks first among fleets for alternative fuel use North America's top fleets have spoken. Their No. 1 choice for greening fleet operations is the use of biodiesel blends in their diesel vehicles. A new survey indicates 18 percent of fleet participants use biodiesel now, up from 15 percent in 2017. READ MORE SHARE
New FSMA compliance program launched for biodiesel producers A new food safety program has been developed by the Iowa Biodiesel Board to help biodiesel producers comply with the U.S. government’s Food Safety Modernization Act, deadlines for which are quickly approaching. The cost range is $3,000 to $6,000. READ MORE SHARE
Pruitt grilled on Capitol Hill while Cruz 'sideshow' held on lawn The debate in Washington, D.C., over RFS was in full force April 26 as U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was grilled at a House committee hearing on his issuance of waivers while Sen. Ted Cruz stumped with refinery and steel workers on the lawn. READ MORE SHARE
Hero BX to manufacture at Iowa Renewable Energy biodiesel plant Pennsylvania-based biodiesel producer Lake Erie Biofuels LLC, doing business as Hero BX, recently announced a strategic partnership with Iowa Renewable Energy based in Washington, Iowa, to manufacture and market biodiesel from IRE's Iowa facility. READ MORE SHARE
RFS architects Dorgan, Talent call on Congress to do more On April 25, former Sens. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota, and Jim Talent, R-Missouri, who played key roles in developing the RFS, called for Congress to investigate the EPA's recent waivers to major refiners and failure to follow the law. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri formed to build on farmers' work In late April, Missouri soybean farmers alongside processors, distributors and retailers launched the Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri to help ensure a sustainable and stable commercial biodiesel industry for the Show-Me State. READ MORE SHARE
Ace Ethanol to install D3MAX technology at its Wisconsin facility Ace Ethanol will be the first ethanol plant to integrate the patented D3MAX technology at its dry-mill ethanol plant in Stanley, Wisconsin. Fagen will build the new facility, also featuring membrane-based ethanol recovery from Whitefox Technologies. READ MORE SHARE
Calif. man to serve 51 months in prison for renewable fuel fraud Jacob Cha of California was sentenced to more than four years in prison for his part in the Gen-X Energy Group conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government in a RIN and tax credit scheme. After his prison term, Cha will be on court-supervised release. READ MORE SHARE
Air Canada fuels flights with biofuel on Earth Day Air Canada saved 160 metric tons of carbon on 22 domestic flights this Earth Day through an innovative biofuel demonstration project at Toronto-Pearson Airport. Under the project, 230,000 liters of biofuel were blended into the airport fuel supply. READ MORE SHARE