Biodiesel World News

Where Will All the Feedstock Come From? As a new wave of large-scale biomass-based diesel projects develops, experts suggest market forces are ready to deliver the necessary fats, oils and greases. READ MORE SHARE
UK biodiesel consumption hits new record in 2018 Ethanol consumption increased 2.6 percent, from 753 million liters in 2017 to 773 million liters in 2018. Biodiesel consumption increased by 65 percent, from 697 million liters in 2017 to 1.152 billion liters in 2018—a new record high. READ MORE SHARE
	Panalpina Singapore goes green with biodiesel trucks for L’Oréal Panalpina Singapore debuted new biodiesel trucks to serve its global customer L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific in alignment with L’Oréal’s sustainability program—Sharing Beauty with All. L’Oréal’s suppliers must participate in the program by 2020. READ MORE SHARE
Nat’l Biodiesel Board asks EPA to reform SREs at public hearing Representatives from NBB and its member companies testified at U.S. EPA’s public hearing March 29 on the proposed modifications to fuel regulations to provide flexibility for E15, and to elements of the RIN compliance system. READ MORE SHARE
Eye on the Editor Ron Kotrba, your editor of Biodiesel Magazine since 2009 who’s been writing for the publication since 2005, was recognized with NBB’s 2019 Influence Award. It seemed this was a good opportunity for his many readers to get to know more about him. READ MORE SHARE
Thank You, Biodiesel Industry Thank you to all of everyone who helped make our industry a success last year. We may have a lot on our plate this year, but we are prepared to lead the challenge and work alongside all of you to advocate for American biodiesel and renewable diesel. READ MORE SHARE
Federal Affairs Efforts Remain Key Focus in 2019 The National Biodiesel Board continues to work closely with its members and allies to advocate federal policies that support growth of the industry. Securing an extension of the expired biodiesel tax credit is an urgent priority. READ MORE SHARE
73 biodiesel cos., stakeholders ask Congress to extend tax credit The National Biodiesel Board, its member companies and stakeholder organizations delivered a letter to House leaders, urging them to make a multiyear extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentive an urgent priority. READ MORE SHARE
US soy leaders push for trade, biodiesel on Capitol Hill Although lawmakers were not in session, soy growers met with legislative staff on Capitol Hill to push for completion of the USMCA trade agreement, implementation of the Farm Bill and reinstatement of the lapsed biodiesel tax credit. READ MORE SHARE
Heineken transports beer from Zoeterwoude to Rotterdam on biofuel CCT offers sustainable transport solutions to its customers like Heineken, which is shipping its beer on the inland vessel For Ever from the Heineken brewery in Zoeterwoude to the deep-sea terminals in the Port of Rotterdam using GoodFuels biofuel. READ MORE SHARE