by Pete Probst (Chicago Sun Times) I am writing in response to the recent article “Docs to Pritzker: Truck diesel pollution is killing Illinoisans” to let readers know of an immediate
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by Kong Lingyu (China Dialog/Transport Energy Strategies) Prices for China’s biodiesel exports have been rising significantly, from less than 7,000 yuan (US$1,050) a tonne in January last year to a record high
by Olivia Lemmon (Spectrum News) … Peterson Oil Service is a family-owned business that serves most of Central Massachusetts. … Kristen Peterson said it relies on its two million gallon storage capability and
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels joins Governor Parsons at bill signing — Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded Missouri Governor Mike Parson as he signed legislation creating new incentives for
(Dakota News Now) The City of Sioux Falls announced it has been using a biodiesel blend in its fleet vehicles as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. B20 is an 80/20

Celebrate International Biodiesel Day by learning more about this remarkable renewable fuel. Click here. Check out this webinar: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/celebrating-international-biodiesel-day-august-10-2022-online/ Learn how a 100% biodiesel school bus compares to an
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) Just this morning (July 19, 2022) on a call with ag reporters, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said he and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar are sending
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biomass Magazine) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden and other administration officials to highlight the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry’s contribution to job growth
(Michigan Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Legislation has been introduced in Michigan to incentivize the sale and consumption of low-level biodiesel blends throughout the state’s retail fuel stations. HB 6334, sponsored by
(Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Soybeans is powering the state capital of Jefferson City with biodiesel. With more than 140,000 combined gallons used on-road in city fleets, Jefferson City
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean fuel industry has maintained production and extended fuel supplies, lowering diesel prices by 4% — Today (June 22, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President
by Connor Veenstra (Huron Daily Tribune) … However, an alternative exists for farmers, though it’s not widely used — biodiesel, made from plants and animals. According to Houston Biodiesel, it’s slightly
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How did U.S. ethanol production and prices compare in 2022 so far to previous years? How about biodiesel, renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel? What’s
by Rachel Gamarski and Tatiana Freitas (Bloomberg/Financial Post) Brazil’s government is mulling an increase later this year in the amount of biodiesel blended into trucking fuel to avoid shortages. —
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) The Thai Biodiesel Producer Association (TBPA) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to further reduce the rate of palm oil-derived methyl ester blended
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher — Today (May 9, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America released a new
A Word about Diesel Fuel Prices: HIGH — Reducing the Impact of Higher Diesel Fuel Prices Is Possible
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Also using more biodiesel fuels can help offset the higher costs of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel fuels (B20) were running about 20 cents less per gallon than
by Daniel Grant (Farm Week Now) While the U.S. scrambles to fill the void in the oil market created by the ban of Russian imports, commodity group leaders believe the solution
by Aaron Morby (Construction Inquirer) Building contractors are calling on the Treasury to delay the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. —
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biodiesel producers using soybean oil as a feedstock had what one agriculture economist called a “devastating year” in 2021, as the unprecedented high cost of
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global Platts) Producers confirm not sending all required information’; South region trade at unusual premium over national average — Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas
by Will Robinson (Brownfield Ag News) Several Missouri ag groups spoke in favor of reinstating Missouri Agriculture and Small Business Development Authority tax credits at the recent Missouri House Ag
by Jasmine Hines (ABC Capricornia) The native beauty leaf tree could be grown in large-scale plantations on marginal land for biofuel; Researcher Nanjappa Ashwath says the trees could produce 4,000
(El Tiempo (Google Translation)) A regulation issued on Wednesday of last week by the ministries of Mines and Energy, Environment and Agriculture, and which seeks to increase the percentages of
(The New Century (Google Translation)) The Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa, assured that the resolution for the mixture of gasoline and biodiesel continues in consultation, although if the
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) … “I’m very confident biofuels will play an important role in our global energy future, but I expect it to be a bumpy ride,” said Scott Irwin,
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has agreed that MundoPetróleo may distribute key fuels data to its customers in the Iberian peninsula. This follows widespread adoption of
(Bangkok Post) The Energy Ministry will use the State Oil Fund to keep the retail price of biodiesel B10 from going above 30 baht per litre. Ministry spokesman Sompop Pattanariyankool said
(Argus Media) President Jair Bolsonaro blamed Brazil’s anhydrous ethanol blend for high gasoline prices, hinting that he could push to reduce the blend, in yet another potential blow to the biofuels
(S&P Global Platts/PR Newswire) New prices offer granular look at actual costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with biofuels — S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark
by Daniel Gutman (Inter Press Service News Agency) Argentina, historically an agricultural powerhouse, has become a major producer of biofuels in recent years. However, this South American country is now moving
(The Hindu) The move comes following the mushrooming of outlets selling spurious fuel in the name of biodiesel; truckers say regular diesel prices are unaffordable — The Namakkal Lorry Owners Association
(Barchart/PR Newswire) Barchart, a leading provider of data, tools, and software to agribusinesses around the world, has announced a partnership with Fastmarkets, the industry-leading cross-commodity price reporting agency. Through this partnership,
by Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) The European Union will retain its tariffs on U.S. biodiesel for a further five years after concluding that removing them would likely lead to a surge of imports
by Sean Hill and Matthew French (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) The prices of renewable identification number (RIN) credits—the compliance mechanism used for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program administered
(Barchart/PR Newswire) Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology services to the financial, media and commodity industries, has announced a new distribution partnership with PRIMA Markets, a leading research
(Fleet Owner) Steve Klein from Renewable Energy Group shares insight into how fleets can meet sustainability goals and regulations related to alternative fuels in a financially responsible manner. — …
by Tom Brown (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) Shifting government priorities are continuing to weigh on the growth of biofuels, with the policy-driven sector buffeted by delays in new legislation and
by Ana Mano (Reuters/NASDAQ) Brazilian oilseeds lobby group Abiove is pushing the government to clearly signal whether it plans to raise its biodiesel blending requirement after a surprise move to
(Polytech University of Madrid (Google Translation)) Researchers at the UPM obtain biodiesel from a mixture of low-quality animal fat with soybean oil and, once characterized according to technical regulations, have
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … What is making hydrogen so hot right now is the news that hydrogen fueling stations are having a dramatic acceleration in growth with
(ANTARA) The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) pressed for the government to speed up the development of biofuel as a better alternative to using fossil fuel.
by Patricia Garip (Argus Media) … Speaking on the same panel, former mines and energy minister German Arce pointed out the “huge price disparity” between diesel and biodiesel, “one with
by Benoît Pelegrin (Agence France-Presse/Barrons) Hit by the coronavirus pandemic and a sharp drop in oil prices, biofuel demand has declined for the first time in two decades and may struggle
by John Gallagher (Freight Waves) Ag retailers: Zero-emission truck plan could ‘devastate’ agriculture — An environmental policy promoted by Democratic lawmakers to effectively ban internal combustion engines (ICEs) for heavy-duty trucks
(Fitch Ratings) The Indonesian government may rein in its push to increase use of biodiesel as it now comes at higher cost following a fall in crude oil prices and
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EINPresswire) Fourth annual independent report from Navius Research provides open source data on biofuels consumption, consumer costs, compliance credits and carbon prices. — Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced
by Gabriela Origlia (La Nacion (Google Translation)) The idle capacity of the biodiesel industry is around 60% , the production is the lowest in the last ten years. Meanwhile, in
by Deepthi Sanjiv (Times of India) There is a growing demand for renewable automotive fuel in Puttur and Bantwal taluks of Dakshina Kannada district. Recently, Union minister for road transport
(Stuff) … But in a statement, Fonterra’s National Transport and Logistics General Manager Barry McColl said using biodiesel had become “uneconomic”. Z Energy stopped production at its Manukau plant in March,
by Sadie Tetreault (George Washington University/Planet Forward) … He (tour guide Zennid) outlined how the metro system in Stockholm is electric and how the public buses run on biofuels. Additionally,
(Today/Reuters) Indonesia may further increase palm oil export levies in future to support its ambitious biodiesel programme as the price of crude oil is expected to remain weak next year, a
(Clarin (Google Translation)) From the chamber that brings the sector together, they demand that the Government update the price for the automotive market, which it has not published since December
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, Michael Berube, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation presented a keynote address during
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From planning, people and performance, Renewable Energy Group is on top of things with the coronavirus. Since biodiesel and renewable diesel production has been considered essential
by Zheng Xin (China Daily) China Petrochemical Corp, the country’s largest oil refiner, vows to further step up its involvement in the biofuel market by continuing its B5 biodiesel project
by Alvaro Arellano (elciudadanoweb.com (Google Translation)) Producers in the sector support the presentation of a bill that proposes the massive migration of traditional fuel to biodiesel. This demand would make
by Gayatri Suroyo, Tabita Diela, Bernadette Christina Munthe and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) The Indonesian government is considering alternate plans to increase subsidies for the country’s ambitious biodiesel programme after crude oil
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Progressive Dairy) … In California, home of the nation’s most progressive climate policy that is now nearly a decade old, the Air Resources Board motto
(IHS Markit/FO Licht) There is also early evidence that as restrictions have been lifted in China, more people there are preferring to travel by private cars or taxis rather than
(Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) Biofuels are an important part of the broader strategy to replace petroleum-based gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Using the latest data available, The Digest published this “Crisis Dashboard” visual guide showing what’s
by Leonidas Kanonis, Giulia Squadrin and Daniel Mackay (Argus Media) European associations representing the biofuels supply chain have sent a letter
by Isis Almeida, Michael Hirtzer, and Jen Skerritt (Bloomberg) Oil’s nosedive is sending farmers a stark reminder: they also need
(Bangkok Post) The Energy Ministry plans to revoke the seven-year time frame for terminating the subsidies for biofuels, expecting to amend
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Exclusively created for Digest Readers, here is a Digest 2020 Visual Guide to the Bioeconomy
(The Nation Thailand) Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong visited a PTT petrol station in Viphavadee Soi 11 on Wednesday (January 1) to
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) The Energy Fund Administration Institute (EFAI) says the reduced retail price for gasohol E85 will end
by Clifford Krauss (New York Times) A surge of oil production is coming, whether the world needs it or not. The flood
(Diesel Technology Forum) When Rudolph Diesel patented his engine over a century ago, it was designed to operate on vegetable
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Practice run before biodiesel switch — The Oil Fuel Fund Administration Office (OFFO) plans to
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Low carbon biofuels have ten-year track record in BC at costs below gasoline, resulting in affordable carbon reductions
NBB Strongly Disagrees with Commerce’s Preliminary Decision to Change Argentine Biodiesel Duty Rates
(National Biodiesel Board) Commerce gives Argentina a trade break at the expense of U.S. biodiesel producers and soybean farmers — The
(Trucking Info/Renewable Energy Group) Working with Renewable Energy Group, trucking giant Ruan Transportation has confirmed that using biodiesel blends is both
(Clarin (Google Translation)) The Lucci Group firm affirmed that the new scheme for determining the price of biofuel imposed by the
by James Thompson (Farm Futures) South American farmers say higher biodiesel blend could spark new soy demand. — … Facing the
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Producers to refine glycerine content — Biodiesel B10 is expected to be available at petrol stations nationwide
(Eesti Rahvusringhääling) From Monday, 1 April, petrol stations in Estonia are obliged to provide petrol with 10% bio-ethanol in their
by Camille A. Aguinaldo (Business World) The Congressional Oversight Committee on Biofuels is set to conduct a hearing on the proposal of
by Jeff Fick (S&P Global Platts) Brazilian biodiesel prices dropped to an 18-month low during a government auction this month on
by Stefanno Reinard Sulaiman (The Jakarta Post) The production of biofuel from sources such as palm oil and sugarcane is prone to
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine profiles nine companies whose process technologies, products and services are on the frontline
by Amar Shah Mohsen (Sun Daily) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged Malaysia to emulate Indonesia’s move to introduce a higher biodiesel
by Reicelene Joy N. Ignacio (Business World) Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said he will lobby for the increase of coconut oil
(Sun Daily) Petroleum companies have two months to switch from the current B7 (a blend of 7% palm methyl ester and
by R.J.N. Ignacio (Business World) THE Independent Philippine Petroleum Companies Association (IPPCA) opposed the plan of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)
(Georgia Today) As a result of successful Austrian-Georgian cooperation, the first biodiesel enterprise has opened in Georgia. Martin Mitelbak, PHD Doctor
(New Straits Times) Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said at current low palm oil pricing, it is cheaper for trucks and
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Crude oil prices recently reached a four-year high, helping drive up biodiesel fuel prices and improve
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two ethanol producers are adopting quite different innovative technologies to add value to their
(The Jakarta Post) State-owned oil and gas holding company Pertamina has announced a price increase for several types of non-public service
by S Lalitha (Indian Express) To tackle the soaring fuel prices, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is set to fuel
by Chen Huizhi (Shine) The number of gas stations in Shanghai offering a hybrid fuel mixed with biodiesel made from “gutter oil”
by Nan Swift (Washington Examiner/National Taxpayers Union) Mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard are displacing much more affordable petroleum fuel with
by Debra Matabvu (Sunday Mail) Conceived 12 years ago when the country was in the throes of biting fuel shortages, the jatropha
by Bernadette Christina Munthe and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia made public on Tuesday a revised regulation that gives the country’s palm
by Myrna M. Velasco (Manila Bulletin) Having been apprised by industry players that this could yield bigger cost reduction to consumer-motorists,
(Sunho Biodiesel Corporation/Open PR) Using waste grease, pure biodiesel (B100) from ET Process® is a cost competitive alternative to diesel. — Air
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “The global economy likely faces an economic crash of horrible proportions in 2020, not for want
(The Vista Press) Imagine an alternative diesel fuel that reduces carbon emission levels, improves air quality, and performs as well as and costs
by Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn & Jesus Alcocer (Bangkok Post) … EA (SET-listed renewable energy firm Energy Absolute) is also expanding its biodiesel portfolio, which
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) published in the Official Gazette of
by Jim Grey (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Canada is a great example of how biofuels can lead the way for
by Wichit Chantanusornsiri (Bangkok Post) The Excise Department is imposing a tax on B20 biodiesel that is 82 satang lower than the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Have you ever wondered why corn farmers march for the RFS, but Wall Streeters don’t? Or
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, ABLC 2018 opens amidst a flutter of government rollbacks of deployment support but the
(China Daily) The Shanghai municipal government is planning to increase the number of biodiesel fueling stations in the city from the
by Michael Eggleston* (Advanced Biofuels USA) “Since switching to B20, we’ve had no engine issues. We haven’t had any issues
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) 2017 was a roller coaster year. There was a paradigm shift in biofuels, technology advancements,
(Hawaiian Electric) Hawaiian Electric Company and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies have reached a new agreement for the Maui-based biofuel company to supply
(PR Newswire/NATSO) On October 31, a diverse group of biodiesel producers, fuel retailers, and trucking interests sent a letter to the Senate Finance
by Hu Min (Shanghai Daily) … Now private vehicles are able to run on a mixture of biodiesel fuels following more than
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) is the biggest US-based producer of biomass-based diesel, and
by Amy Smart (Times Colonist) … Five researchers from the Ibero-American University are spending the month of May in Duncan studying
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … As you can see from the hard data, the production cost for ethanol today is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For the world of renewable fuels — the only significant carbon legislation on the books, it
(NATSO, Inc./PR Newswire) NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, and a coalition of trade associations representing the
(NewsCenter1.tv) … The automated skid system receives biodiesel fuel from rail cars and stores it. Utilizing a code, contracted customers can
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel hit extreme heights in 2016, fulfilling a third of the
(The Hindu Business Line) Indian Railways has gone slow on bio-diesel blending due to fluctuating prices, according to the Railway
CRISPY, sweet and a little bit salty, the pisang goreng is enjoyed as favourite tea time snack. Roadside stall owner
(European Commission) … Used cooking oils (UCOs) are processed from food industry and catering waste; cheap and widely available,
by Scott Irwin (Farm Doc Daily/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) RINs prices have been making headlines in recent months, with
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Z Energy, a $26 million biodiesel processing facility in New Zealand, has begun the commissioning
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Maui drivers using #biodiesel have a reason to celebrate today as city eliminated its 9 cents
By Arka Bhattacharya (The Economic Times) … Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is in talks with Hyderabad-based Advait Bio Fuel
by David Bennett (Delta Farm Press) Surrounded by educational posters and a large dry board full of mathematical equations, Kevin
(Queens Gazette) City Council Member Costa Constantinides, joined by environmental groups and others, rallied in support of his bill INT.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … It’s been a couple of years since we visited REG and the difference is palpable.
by Leonardo Goy (Reuters; Google translation) President Dilma Rousseff signed on Wednesday the law which provides for the gradual increase
by Laura Blewitt and Mario Parker (Bloomberg) … Biodiesel’s become so cheap in the U.S. that some refiners are being paid to use
by Mario Parker (Bloomberg Business) … Spot biodiesel prices have jumped at least 10 percent because of moves in Washington since Nov.
(Argus) Imported biodiesel’s share of the US on-road diesel pool is set to double in 2016 as suppliers in Argentina
by Jamie Gray, Sophie Ryan (New Zealand Herald) Z Energy says committing to using biofuel is one way people can
by S Lalitha (The New Indian Express) An eco-friendly initiative will be launched at City Railway Station on Monday when
(Platts) Biodiesel premiums to the underlying ICE gasoil futures in Europe rose steeply Monday, as energy prices tumbled further after
(The Hindu) The Transport Department has decided to run all State Road Transport Corporation (RTCs) buses on biodiesel in the
by Tom Steever (Brownfield Ag News) The cost of biodiesel would be lower if more of the U.S. production capacity was
by Jim Bray (Truck News) … That’s according to Terry Shaw, executive director of the Manitoba Trucking Association, who told Truck
by Bea Karnes (Walnut Creek Patch) The fuel is used in street sweepers, dump trucks, backhoes, lawn mowers and other
by Alexander Pieri (ConstructionWeekOnline) … But when a large part of your business involves the management of a fleet of vehicles, a
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Six months after opening its Wallisville Road fuel station in Houston selling B20, Root Fuel
(Argus Media) Oregon governor Kate Brown (D) and a group of eight legislators have negotiated a proposal to kill the
by Jayanta Mallick (The Hindu) The Union Shipping Ministry has decided to utilise 20 per cent of its diesel requirement through
(Propel Fuels) Announces new management and directors, strategic focus and operating milestones. Propel Fuels, California’s largest retailer of low-carbon liquid
Imran Khan (Lootah Biofuels/Renewable Energy World) … Crude oil is refined to produce diesel and petrol and the cost of crude
by Chris Fleisher (Trib Total Media) Last fall, Ed Vescovi planned to restart a dormant biodiesel plant in Beaver County.
by Mario Parker (Bloomberg BusinessWeek) The biggest plunge in U.S. gasoline prices since 2008 is slowing as higher ethanol boosts the
(Maui Now) Pacific Biodiesel’s Hobron fueling station now has the lowest diesel price in the state, according to a press