A couple of issues might be coming to a head with one bill. As I told you back on May 22, biodiesel producers are none too pleased about an EPA proposal that would, in effect, exempt soy-based biodiesel from the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)… putting biodiesel in danger of not being able to meet that standard, possibly undermining confidence in …
Tough Times for Soy-based Biodiesel
In the past couple of years, soybean growers have seen prices for their feedstock skyrocket as oil prices rose as well and motorists looked for alternatives to petroleum-based fuels. But those rising prices for soybeans put a lot of refineries in jeopardy, despite the growing demand for biodiesel. Add to those issues, a new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency …
Ethanol and Biodiesel Details in Climate Bill Compromise
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has provided more details about the compromise worked out this week on the climate change bill expected to come up for a vote in the House of Representatives on Friday. “Good faith negotiations and old fashioned horse sense led to a deal that achieves both our energy security and environmental goals,” said RFA President Bob …
USDA Loan Helps Minnesota Biodiesel Plant Expand
A Minnesota biodiesel facility is getting a $25 million USDA Rural Development loan that will help the refinery expand the number of feedstocks it is able to turn into the green fuel… including the by-product of another green fuel: USDA Rural Development is providing SoyMor Biodiesel a $25 million guaranteed loan to purchase equipment that will enable SoyMor to convert …
Don’t Miss The Award Winning Documentary “Fuel”
The award winning documentary, “Fuel” produced by Josh Tickell will be featured during the 2009 Farm to Fuel summit being held in Orlando, Florida July 29-31st. Tickell will be the keynote speaker during lunch on Thursday, July 30 and then later that evening summit participants can enjoy a private screening of the movie. “Fuel” a documentary about “changing your fuel” …
America’s Biggest Biodiesel Plant For Sale
A year after opening on the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s biggest biodiesel plant has a “for sale” sign out on its lawn. The Houston Chronicle reports that GreenHunter Energy is trying to find a buyer while it rearranges some financial obligations on the refinery: GreenHunter hired an investment banking firm to look for a potential buyer for the 105 …
Biodiesel Essay Winners Announced for MN, SD
Students in Minnesota and South Dakota are the latest recipients of Clean Air Choice Scholarships. This Biodiesel Magazine story says the winning essays touted the virtues of biodiesel: Emily Johnson of Minnetonka, Minn., a recent graduate of Hopkins High School, has been awarded first place in the 2009 Minnesota Clean Air Choice Scholarship, presented by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association …
Imperium Founder Argues for WA Biodiesel Mandate
The state of Washington has missed its goal of having biodiesel and ethanol make up at least 20 percent of its state vehicle fuel use. And that has prompted the founder of one of the nation’s biggest biodiesel facilities… which just happens to be located in Washington… to make the case that it didn’t have to happen. John Plaza, the …