Biodiesel in the News

Inflation Reduction Act tax credits could help ethanol industry

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. [more]

Renewable diesel facility in Reno begins operations

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. [more]

Earn cash by filling up with biodiesel

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. [more]

City Announces Biodiesel Partnership for Fleet Vehicles

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. [more]

UK in prime position to lead the global transition to a Jet Zero future

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. [more]

Senate passes bill with new SAF, clean fuel, hydrogen tax credits

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. [more]

How Diesel Prices Could Lift Soybean Profits—and These Stocks

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. [more]

Iowa reduces emissions from snow removal with B100 fueled trucks

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). [more]

Hawaii’s first mobile biodiesel fueling station opens on Maui

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.
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The astronomical price of diesel is making everything more expensive

New York Times
May 28, 2022, 8:56 AM ET

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...[more]

Biodiesel plays a key role in the decarbonization of transport

Politico Studio
May 23, 2022 5:00 am

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. [more]

Global Biodiesel Market To Be Driven By Rising Environmental Issues And Growing Need For Alternative Fuels In The Forecast Period Of 2021-2026

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,...[more]