Biodiesel in the News

Science Direct | 30 March 2024

The study investigates the effect of ethanol and Moringa antioxidant on the performance and emission characteristics of a Soybean biodiesel blend (B15, B20, and B25) using a direct injection, four-stroke, naturally aspirated, water-cooled single-cylinder diesel engine equipped with SCADA software.

BIodiesel Magazine | 22 March 2024

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Computational Science Center are hard at work enabling the conversion of biomass to fuels and products at industrial scale. Computational tools can model biomass conversion at scales ranging from small lab beakers to bio-refineries, which can help accelerate and de-risk the newest technology developments.

Biodiesel Magazine | 15 March 2024

A first of its kind breakfast at Heathrow, named The Fly Up, which is cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels, took off on March 12.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | 14 March 2024

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $75,000 in funding to Queens University of Charlotte student team to research and develop innovative solutions that address environmental and public health challenges as part of the Agency’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. EPA awarded nearly 1.2 million total to Student Teams for Innovative Solutions to Environmental and Public Health Challenges across the United States.

Biodiesel Magazine | 8 March 2024

Today, the USDA is honoring the second annual National Biobased Products Day, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. economy and rural communities. Biobased products offer opportunities for more revenue streams for small and mid-sized farmers while giving consumers more in-demand, clean options for everyday items.

Cleantechnica.com | 01/14/2024

56% of all transit buses in the United states are now running on an alternative fuel.

Nature, Scientific Reports | September 14, 2023

Wastewater, such as domestic wastewater (DWW) and livestock wastewater (LWW), affects the aquatic environment. One benefit of wastewater-based microalgal cultivation is that it can help reduce the environmental impacts of wastewater by removing pollutants and nutrients that can cause eutrophication and other negative effects. This process is not only used for wastewater treatment but also for the production of biofuels, animal feed, and other useful products.

Freightwaves | September 11, 2023

In January, U.S. production capacity of renewable diesel and other biofuels reached 3 billion gallons per year, surpassing U.S. biodiesel production capacity for the first time.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers | September 11, 2023

The most notable characteristic of renewable diesel that is expected to impact its adoption is that it’s a true “drop-in” fuel that can be easily blended with petroleum diesel or biodiesel. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, it meets the same ASTM D975 certification standard that ultra-low sulfur diesel does as well.

Biodiesel Magazine | September 07, 2023

The USDA on Aug. 30 awarded $266 million to 1,334 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. Two of the awards will support projects at biodiesel plants.

Green Energy Consumers Alliance | August 29, 2023

This blog covers the question of whether biodiesel ought to be given credit as clean heat when blended with regular heating oil. Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease.

The International Council on Clean Transportation | August 23, 2023

The biodiesel program in Indonesia, initiated in 2008, has seen its blending rate gradually increase from 2.5% to 35% by 2023. Initially focused on public service obligation (PSO) in the transport sector, the program aimed to explore different biodiesel feedstocks including jatropha, crude palm oil (CPO), and used cooking oil (UCO).

The Hindu | July 26, 2023

Researchers say biodiesel produced using cooking oil has efficiency similar to that of diesel and the mechanism significantly reduces the emission of pollutants.

Biodiesel Magazine | June 27, 2023

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to invest $500 million in biodiesel infrastructure.

ANN English | May 22, 2023

More students work with biodiesel, this time in Papua New Guinea

Biofuels international | August, 22, 2022

A major expansion in tax credits for companies that capture and store carbon emissions under the Inflation Reduction Act could be a boon to the ethanol industry as it seeks to meet its mid-century climate goals, Reuters reported.

BIOMASS Magazine | August 11, 2022

One of the country's most advanced renewable fuel plants will officially launch operations at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County, Nevada. New Rise Renewables Reno will produce 44 million gallons per year of renewable diesel made from triglyceride oils from sources such as corn.

Successful Farming | August 11, 2022

Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced a statewide program for farmers to earn cash for choosing to power their operation with biodiesel. Iowa farmers can earn 50¢ per gallon of B20 and 25¢ per gallon of B11 purchased for on-farm use up to a maximum of $500.

City of Sioux Falls | August 10, 2022

The City of Sioux Falls is announcing today that it has been using a biodiesel blend in its fleet vehicles as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. B20 is an 80/20 blend of diesel and biodiesel. Biodiesel is a cleaner, renewable fuel produced from diverse, sustainable feedstocks including vegetable oils like soybean oil, used cooking oils, and animal fats.

BioFuels International | August 1, 2022

The UK Government has launched its Jet Zero Strategy which commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040. It will commit to getting all airports in England to becoming zero-emission by the same year. The strategy will enable “guilt-free” air travel, according to the Government, by “delivering system efficiencies to new technologies”, allowing the aviation industry to stay below pre-pandemic levels of carbon emissions.

Biodiesel Magazine | August 9, 2022​

The U.S. Senate on Aug. 7 passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 by a vote of 51 to 50 along party lines. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill includes a wide range of provisions benefiting the biofuel and bioenergy industries, including a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a new technology-neutral tax credit for clean transportation fuels, and a new tax credit for clean hydrogen production.

Barron's | July 11, 2022​

Prices for America’s two biggest cash crops are well off recent highs. Corn is down 12% just since late June. Soybean oil has slipped 25% since mid-May.

Optimus Technologies | May 31, 2022​

The Iowa DOT is committing to a lower carbon footprint in its state fleet by operating these 10 snow removal and road maintenance trucks with Optimus Technologies’ advanced fuel system technology, powered by 100 percent biodiesel (B100).

Honolulu Star Advertiser | June 4, 2022

The first of six mobile biodiesel fueling stations in Hawaii opened on Maui Friday, making the renewable fuel more accessible to customers. The fueling station, located at Maalaea Small Boat Harbor, was installed and will be operated by Pacific Biodiesel, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a news release.

New York Times | May 28, 2022

You know the commercial that says America runs on a certain brand's coffee and donuts? In truth, America runs on diesel. Just ask a trucker, a farmer or a factory owner. And right now, they are all hurting. That's because the machines that power their businesses need diesel.

Politico Studio | May 23, 2022

Q&A: Kristell Guizouarn, president of the European Biodiesel Board and Group Regulatory Affairs Director at Groupe Avril, on Fit for 55 and the use of sustainable biodiesel across Europe.

IMARC | ​May 25, 2022

The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Global Biodiesel Market Size, Share, Price, Trends, Growth, Report and Forecast 2021-2026’, gives an in-depth analysis of the Global Biodiesel Market, assessing the market based on its segments like feedstock.

Clean Fuels News | May 17, 2022

Bill promotes production and use of biodiesel, including B30, strengthening 'Midwest biodiesel corridor'.

Clean Fuels News | May 9, 2022

Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher.

Biodiesel Magazine | 13 March 2014

Before you lift that green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, why not select one that comes from a “green” brewery? Many breweries throughout the U.S. and Canada have robust sustainability initiatives that include using biodiesel.