Biodiesel World News

February 6, 2019

Paving biodiesel’s way for greater use in advanced diesel systems Biodiesel’s use in heavy-duty diesel applications continues to grow in California thanks to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, but how will California’s plan to further cut NOx emissions by another 90 percent affect the use of biodiesel? READ MORE SHARE
Industry honors biodiesel champions, reflects on history The National Biodiesel Board's annual awards recognize a diverse group of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to biodiesel. The commercial biodiesel industry wouldn't be where it is today without these individuals. READ MORE SHARE
	EBB welcomes antisubsidy duties, price undertaking agreement During an EU Trade Defense Committee meeting member states’ representatives discussed and approved antisubsidy duties against Argentinean imports of biodiesel. A price undertaking agreement between the EU and Argentine producers was also approved. READ MORE SHARE
UFOP: EU oilseed producers lose in Argentina imports settlement Germany's UFOP says European oilseed producers are the losers in the Jan. 30 decision of the Trade Defense Instruments Committee meeting. UFOP criticizes approval of the Argentine government's proposal for a so-called price undertaking agreement. READ MORE SHARE
Biodiesel market in EU opens for US soybeans Conservation practices required for U.S. soybean production meet EU sustainability standards, and biodiesel produced from documented soybeans can now be used in the EU, the European Commission has formally announced. READ MORE SHARE
National Biodiesel Foundation elects new directors The National Biodiesel Foundation elected three new directors to the board last week during the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo: Danielle Brannan, New Leaf Biofuels; Mike Devine, World Energy; and Chris Hill, American Soybean Association. READ MORE SHARE
Quick Oil Co. receives Iowa’s 2019 Biodiesel Marketing Award Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig awarded Quick Oil Co. with this year’s Biodiesel Marketing Award and Casey’s General Stores with the Ethanol Marketing Award. The awards were presented to the honorees at FUELIowa’s annual meeting Jan. 15. READ MORE SHARE
PMCI changes name to FUELIowa PMCI has changed its name to FUELIowa. According to association representatives, the new branding strategy succinctly captures the important role played by independently owned local businesses that provide fuel for vehicles, equipment and heating. READ MORE SHARE
Shaw says Iowa renewable fuels are ‘hurting but hopeful’ Between the fight for year-round E15, small-refinery exemptions and more, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw said at the 2019 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit that 2018 was his toughest year yet working for the industry. READ MORE SHARE