Biodiesel World News

US President Donald Trump signs 2018 Farm Bill into law Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law Dec. 20, reauthorizing several Energy Title programs including the Biorefinery Assistance Program, the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels and $2 million a year for the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program. READ MORE SHARE
Crown announces process upgrade for biodiesel manufacturers Crown Iron Works has unveiled a new process upgrade for biodiesel producers with the acronym ACRE, which stands for advanced catalyst reduction and economization. The ACRE process can provide savings of 3 cents per gallon and increase uptime. READ MORE SHARE
	8 new small refinery waivers filed with US EPA in past month The U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery hardship waivers filed under the RFS, reporting that seven new waiver petitions for the 2018 compliance year and one new petition for the 2017 compliance year were filed from Nov. 10 to Dec. 18. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel-powered vehicles 'wrapped' just in time for Christmas In keeping with the spirit of the season, five biodiesel users have unveiled new vehicle wraps that are helping to share their stories of sustainability and emissions reductions with area residents from Maine to the Midwest. READ MORE SHARE
Minnesota marks more alternative fuel milestones in 2018 The state that led the region in the growth and use of alternative fuels last year set even higher milestones in 2018, says the American Lung Association in Minnesota. These include moving to B20 and having more E85 stations than any other state. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri wraps first year of partnerships During its December meeting, the coalition's board of directors heard from members on joint efforts to support training programs and connect with youth on opportunities surrounding biodiesel, and to set the course for 2019. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Board hires new regulatory affairs director The National Biodiesel Board has hired Kate Shenk as director of regulatory affairs. Shenk comes to NBB from BIO, where she led a regulatory affairs committee and developed analyses and comments on regulatory policies. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel producer American GreenFuels launches Bioheat campaign Connecticut biodiesel producer American GreenFuels LLC, part of Kolmar Americas Inc., has recently launched a new campaign to educate consumers about the branded biodiesel-blended heating oil known as Bioheat. The campaign is "You Are What You Heat." READ MORE SHARE
NBB Fighting to Protect the Biodiesel Industry from Trade Decisions National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the disconcerting circumstances surrounding the U.S. Department of Commerce's initiation of "changed circumstances" reviews of recently imposed tariffs on U.S. imports of Argentine biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
Preliminary agenda announced for 2019 Int'l Biomass Conference Biomass Magazine announced Dec. 12 the agenda for the 12th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 18-20 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. The agenda is divided into four tracks. READ MORE SHARE