The easy-to-meter additive effectively prolongs biodiesel shelf life, even when it contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. This combination of the two established antioxidants Baynox and Baynox Plus has an active ingredient content of 50 percent.
A biodiesel plant remodeled by BDI-BioEnergy International AG in Volos, Greece, owned by Elin Biofuels S.A., was officially opened at a recent ceremony. The plant, equipped with distillation, can now process used cooking oil and animal fats.
Renewable Energy Group broke ground Feb. 4 on a $13.2 million improvement project at its Newton, Iowa, biodiesel refinery. The upgrades include distillation. REG Newton refinanced its original loan to extend the term and help pay for the project.
The Aemetis plant is the only distilled biodiesel producer in India, according to the company, and is one of the only plants in Asia capable of producing large supplies of biodiesel that meet the rigorous European Union (ISCC) standards.
Three promising accomplishments by NBB's technical team and NREL
A new round of no-harm testing for oxidation stabilizers begins at AGQM
The German biodiesel quality association, AGQM, and a leading manufacturer of parking heater systems completed a long-term oxidation stability study of biodiesel from rapeseed oil using different additives and storage conditions.
Methes Energies Canada makes headway on record production volumes, the BQ-9000 accreditation process, selecting a RIN QAP provider, selling its processors, and doubling production at its Sombra plant
Effective additization of various biodiesel, hydrogenated vegetable oil and mineral diesel blends is critical to optimal fuel performance
Wilks Enterprise's new InfraCal 2 Analyzer for measuring biodiesel content in blends features better repeatability, multiple calibrations, unlimited data storage, optional internal battery pack, touch screen display and password protection.
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.
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.
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.
Community Fuels' ongoing commitment to quality pays off
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.
Portable biodiesel analyzers won't satisfy ASTM testing requirements—yet—but they are good tools for quick quality control checks and blend levels
How the industry has overcome one of its most daunting challenges
What's in store for the next print edition
Renewable Energy Group Inc. recently completed $21 million in technology upgrades at its 30 MMgy biodiesel refinery in southern Minnesota. Within days of start-up, all biodiesel produced met the company's REG-9000 quality specifications.
The 2013 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo takes place Sept. 10-12 in Omaha, Neb. Its preliminary agenda was released this week, featuring three program tracks titled Pathways & Partnerships, Inputs & Supply Chains and Money & Markets.
Biodiesel of Las Vegas received BQ-9000 certification from the National Biodiesel Board, making it the first and only Nevada biodiesel producer to receive this certification. The facility is among a select group of 46 other U.S. biodiesel producers.
The announcement came at Willie Nelson's 80th birthday party June 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. Nelson and wife Annie were honored for their continued commitment to advancing the use of sustainable biodiesel as founding members of the SBA.
Advertisement