Country music star Michael Peterson was one of the featured speakers at this morning’s “Ride-and-drive” event at the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida. Cindy grabbed Michael for a quick interview right after he returned from a test drive of a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel pick up truck running on B20. As he stepped out of …
Interview with NBB Chairman Ed Hegland
Domestic Fuel is here at the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida, bringing you the latest updates from this gathering of biodiesel industry experts. Just after we flew into the sun and warmth of a beautiful Central Florida day, Cindy was off to track down Ed Hegland, chairman of the National Biodiedsel Board. She caught up with …
Do You Know This Man?
Well, if you don’t, you will by the end of the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida next week. I’ll be there covering the event for energy.agwired.com and posting on the conference blog as well. One of the items I hope to see (and bring to you) is a press event that will highlight the use of …
New BioExtend Test Results at NBB Conference
Just a couple of more days until the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, and I’m looking forward to meeting all of the biodiesel movers and shakers I’ve had the pleasure to blog about for the last year. One of the best things about a conference like this is all the new information that will debut… including the …
Biofuels Conferences in the Sunshine State
As the Midwest (where I’m at) thaws out of a major ice storm that shut down the power (my home for a little while last night) and prepares for ANOTHER round this weekend, some time in Florida this winter sounds mighty inviting. Well if the escape from the Midwest ice and snow is not enough for you (or if you’re …
NBB Conference to Focus on Feedstock Development
The upcoming National Biodiesel Board’s 2008 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, February 3-6th at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, will be focusing on developing the feedstocks to make the green fuel. The NBB’s December, 2007 newsletter has more details: Alan Weber, economic consultant to National Biodiesel Board, will lead the final general session of the …
Talking AllThingsBiodiesel.com
The National Biodiesel Board has launched a one-stop marketplace for biodiesel interests to do business over the Internet. It’s AllThingsBiodiesel.com, and was introduced at the National Biodiesel Conference. AllThingsBiodiesel.com takes its place as the world’s largest biodiesel marketplace, focusing on products, services and industry-related companies. A variety of services assembled within it include online ads and classified ads, the biodiesel …
Eye on Biodiesel Award – Sprague Energy – Steve Levy
Each year the National Biodiesel Board bestows the “Eye on Biodiesel” awards, designed to recognize individuals and groups who have advanced the board’s mission of public education and industry growth. The awards were presented by NBB Chairman Darryl Brinkmann (left) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe (right). Award for: Impact – Sprague Energy – Steve Levy. A progressive Northeastern petroleum distributor …
Eye on Biodiesel Award – Brie Mathews & Mike Ferry
Each year the National Biodiesel Board bestows the “Eye on Biodiesel” awards, designed to recognize individuals and groups who have advanced the board’s mission of public education and industry growth. The awards were presented by NBB Chairman Darryl Brinkmann (left) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe (right). Award for: Inspiration – Brie Mathews and Mike Ferry/San Francisco Fire Department. The San …
Eye on Biodiesel Award – Gene Hemphill
Each year the National Biodiesel Board bestows the “Eye on Biodiesel” awards, designed to recognize individuals and groups who have advanced the board’s mission of public education and industry growth. The awards were presented by NBB Chairman Darryl Brinkmann (left) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe (right). Michael Peterson is pictured in the hat. Award for: Innovation – Gene Hemphill/New Holland …