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New U.S. EPA statistics released Oct. 24 show the biodiesel industry has cracked the 1 billion gallon mark for the third consecutive year, with several months of production remaining. In September, U.S. producers cranked out 140 million gallons.
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With annual capacity of 60,000-plus metric tons, the plant will supply alkoxides as catalysts for biodiesel production. It will serve primarily the Argentine and Brazilian markets, and it is located near a large Terminal 6 S.A. biodiesel plant.
"Despite a time of significant budget uncertainty," USDA's Tom Vilsack announced availability of $181 million to develop commercial-scale biorefineries, or to retrofit existing facilities with advanced biofuel process technologies. Apply by Jan. 30.
Pacific Biodiesel, Big Island Biodiesel and Hawaii Pure Plant Oil hosted a tour to exhibit the community-based biofuel production model that is developing on Hawaii Island; a model that supports green jobs, local ag, livestock and the community.
On Oct. 10, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Gregory So, visited the new biodiesel plant of ASB Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Ltd in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. The multifeedstock plant is scaled at 30 MMgy.
Austrian biodiesel process technology firm BDI-BioEnergy International AG signed a deal with Biom d.o.o for construction of what BDI states is the first multifeedstock biodiesel plant in Croatia. The contract is for more than $27 million.
LT Industries says its newly updated Parafuel Biodiesel Analyzer, featuring a new detector system, provides comprehensive analysis in biodiesel research, development and production. They are available for either process or bench-top applications.
Lin is only 15 years old, but she is the mastermind behind the Turn Grease into Fuel project, which has provided more than 70 needy families in the New England area with residential heating. She will receive the 2013 Brower Youth Award on Oct. 22.
Starting with RME composed largely of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid, the catalyst-assisted metathesis reaction with 1-hexene as further reagent led to a variation of the chain lengths, which significantly influenced the fuel's boiling curve.
Austria-based BDI-BioEnergy International AG has been commissioned to perform two retrofit applications at existing biodiesel plants, one in the U.S. (Atlanta) and the other in the U.K. The value of the jobs is estimated at more than $540,000.
KiOR is pursuing plans to double production capacity at its Columbus, Miss., cellulosic fuels facility through construction of a second facility incorporating KiOR's commercially proven technology. Khosla Ventures and Vinod are investing $50 million.
A chemical engineering research group in Bilbao, Spain, is working on a project that seeks to encourage the use of acetal-blended biodiesel in order to improve the fuel's properties. The idea is to produce acetals more easily and cheaply.
The federal government charged a company in Evansville, Ind., and several executives and suppliers for involvement in an illegal biodiesel scheme that bilked victims, including customers, investors and the IRS, out of more than $100 million.
The U.S. EPA reported 148 million gallons of biodiesel production for the month of August, putting year-to-date volume at a record pace of nearly 916 million gallons. Biodiesel and renewable diesel together have already exceeded 1 billion gallons.
Industry leaders at the National Advanced Biofuel Conference & Expo had an adamant, clear-cut message for attendees: If there were ever a time to unite and work together as one force, it is now. Among the speakers were Joe Jobe and Gary Haer.
A total of 56,460 D3 cellulosic biofuel RINs were generated in July, representing 37,639 gallons of fuel. The biofuels industry also produced 26,031 gallons of cellulosic diesel and generated 44,253 D7 cellulosic diesel RINs in July.
The U.S. EPA reported 132 million gallons of biodiesel production for the month of July and year-to-date volume of more than 768 million gallons. More than 166 million gallons of biomass-based diesel were produced in July, including renewable diesel.
Together, R.C. Costello & Associates Inc. and Zeton Inc. will provide a customized "end-to-end" solution from feasibility studies, process simulation, front end engineering through detailed design, procurement, fabrication and factory testing.
With high U.K. diesel prices, biodiesel at around 30p a liter is a very attractive alternative. Odyssey's fish restaurant in Eastbourne uses Green Fuels' FuelPod processor and makes 20,000 miles worth of deliveries a year on biodiesel from its WVO.
Two major acquisitions announced this month by the rendering giant as its joint venture renewable diesel facility, Diamond Green Diesel, works to ramp up production
SeQuential-Pacific Biodiesel hit a company milestone producing its 20 millionth gallon this week. It also announced an agreement with University of Oregon to recycle cooking oil from the concessions stands operated by the athletics department.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. celebrated completion of upgrades to its 30 MMgy biodiesel refinery in southern Minnesota, REG Albert Lea, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and visit by U.S. Sen. Al Franken, along with state and local leaders.
New case study shows rapid growth of biodiesel industry in Calif.
By Environmental Defense Fund
August 26, 2013
As the world's first advanced biofuel to be commercially produced, biodiesel is a triple-win for California: it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality; it provides fuel choice at the pump; and biodiesel spurs green job growth.
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