Biodiesel World News

Proposed RFS growth sends hopeful signal to biodiesel industry The EPA proposed RVOs for the biomass-based diesel category would increase from 2.1 billion gallons in 2019 to 2.43 billion gallons in 2020. The advanced biofuel category would also increase from 4.29 billion in 2018 to 4.88 billion gallons in 2019. READ MORE SHARE
Producers, marketers unify in support of biodiesel tax credit A diverse group of associations sent a letter to Congressional leaders announcing a unified position to maintain and extend the current biodiesel blenders tax credit to encourage investment and job creation while providing environmental benefits. READ MORE SHARE
	EU reaches deal on REDII, sets new goals for renewables On June 14, negotiators from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a deal on a revised Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) that sets new targets for renewables. Various bioindustries respond to the outcome. READ MORE SHARE
NATSO launches Alternative Fuels Council, biodiesel quality plan Among its initial offerings, NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council unveiled a new Biodiesel Fuel Quality Plan designed to help biodiesel blenders, marketers and distributors ensure their final product sold to consumers meets a minimum quality standard. READ MORE SHARE
Conventional soybean meal prices take a nosedive Soybean meal prices have come down significantly since the beginning of May. Ample supply from Brazil, favorable growing conditions in the U.S. and an escalating trade dispute between China and the U.S. are putting downward pressure on prices. READ MORE SHARE
Largest US biodiesel producer testifies before House subcommittee REG CEO Randy Howard, on behalf of the National Biodiesel Board, delivered testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment at a hearing on the current status and future prospects of advanced biofuels under the RFS. READ MORE SHARE
	House Democrats demand answers from EPA on RFS, biofuel waivers On June 20, 12 Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Committee on Agriculture asked the U.S. EPA to provide additional information regarding its failed implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard. READ MORE SHARE
Attis Industries acquires clean technology licensing business Attis Industries closed on a series of transactions with GreenShift Corp., resulting in its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Flux Carbon LLC, a new joint venture company that holds the rights to an expansive portfolio of clean technologies. READ MORE SHARE