Biodiesel World News

REG closing 15 MMgy biodiesel plant in New Boston, Texas Renewable Energy Group Inc. is closing its 15 MMgy biodiesel plant in New Boston, Texas, which the company acquired in 2012. REG is closing the multifeedstock facility due to challenging business conditions and continued federal policy uncertainty. READ MORE SHARE
UFOP: France bans palm oil from biofuels, Germany should follow France is tightening up regulations on the use of palm oil as a feedstock in biofuels production. However, this only applies to palm oil eligibility within France. As a result, biofuels produced in France could push their way onto the EU market. READ MORE SHARE
	Diesel’s Fuel Quality Imperative Advancements in diesel engine technology require a critical look at diesel fuel quality issues. READ MORE SHARE
IHS Markit to deliver Canada’s carbon credit, tracking solution IHS Markit announced July 23 it will deliver Canada’s federal carbon credit and tracking solution. The solution will reinforce Canada’s federal measures to mitigate emissions under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. READ MORE SHARE
Quality Solutions Biodiesel Magazine profiles seven companies and organizations dedicated to improving biodiesel fuel quality and providing coproduct, feedstock collection and retail solutions. READ MORE SHARE
Australian biodiesel plant reopens under new ownership The former Australian Renewable Fuels plant in Barnawatha, Victoria, a 13.2 MMgy biodiesel facility, has restarted operations under the new ownership of Just Biodiesel Pty Ltd. ARF shut down the plant and filed bankruptcy more than three years ago. READ MORE SHARE
	First REG fueling station opens in Seneca, Illinois Construction on the around-the-clock, fully-automated station began earlier this year. Diesel customers from trucking fleets to local diesel vehicle owners will be able to fill up with biodiesel-blended fuel to conveniently reduce GHG emissions. READ MORE SHARE
Making Connections in Biodiesel Trade shows and conferences are in full swing, with industry professionals pouring in to talk about what the future has in store. With all the talk being about carbon reduction and cleaner emissions, the future means biodiesel and renewable diesel. READ MORE SHARE
Ocean Park advises on sale of Atlantic Biodiesel to Verbio Atlantic Biodiesel Corp. recently closed on the sale of its Canadian biodiesel plant to Verbio Diesel Canada Corp. Ocean Park acted as exclusive financial advisor to Atlantic Biodiesel on the transaction. The deal was first announced in May. READ MORE SHARE
‘Indomitus’ making its final appearance at Bandit Big Rig Series After more than a year in the North Star State, “Indomitus,” the truck built by the stars of Discovery’s Diesel Brothers, is returning to the DieselSellerz. Before the truck departs Minnesota, Indomitus is taking a final victory lap July 27. READ MORE SHARE