Boise, Idaho Mayor David Bieter has issued a directive to use biodiesel fuel in city vehicles as often as possible, with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption and cutting smog-causing emissions. According to a press release from the Mayor’s office, the announcement was made Monday during a ceremony to mark Idaho Renewable Fuels Awareness Days during the month of September …
More BQ-9000 Accredited Producers
Two more prodcers became BQ-9000 this week, according to the National Biodiesel Board. Although new to biodiesel production in the United States, Cargill took measures while constructing its biodiesel facilities so that it could help ensure it meets the industry standard for quality. Cargill’s Iowa Falls, Iowa, location has produced biodiesel since May. The company reports 37.5 million gallons of …
Growing OK Biofuels
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry is holding a conference on biofuels next month in Norman, Okla. The Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Biofuels features an impressive array of experts in the area of domestic fuels including state and federal government officials, oil and renewable industry representatives, university researchers and stakeholders from areas such as the military, transportation, agriculture and marketing. The event …
Paseo Biofuels Meetings
More Paseo Biofuels investment meetings are scheduled for this week in Missouri. Tuesday 9/12 at 9:00 a.m. – City Auditorium in Union Wednesday 9/13 at 9:00 a.m. – Red Rooster Restaurant in Laplata Wednesday 9/13 at 1:00 p.m. – Lions Club Hall in Mendon Thursday 9/14 at 9:00 a.m. – Hampton Inn in Clinton Thursday 9/14 at 12:00 p.m. – …
Biodiesel in the Parks
In 1995, the soybean checkoff funded key research on soy biodiesel quality. The same year, Yellowstone National Park began serving as the soy biodiesel testing ground for the National Park Service. A decade later, the market for soy biodiesel is flourishing, and its use has spread to more than 20 other national parks and among thousands of other diesel users …
Biodiesel For Healthier Lungs
Biodiesel’s role in improving air quality was the focus of a lung association forum last week, according to a release from the National Biodiesel Board. Leaders of health and environmental organizations met with government officials and industry representatives at the first Air Quality and Alternative Transportation Fuel Forum, where they learned about the important role biodiesel can play in reducing …
Minnesota Ethanol & Biodiesel Expo
On Thursday a number of organizations got together at Snell Motors in Mankato, MN for the “Ethanol and Biodiesel Expo – Takin’ it to the Streets.” Pictured is Snell Motors head, Todd Snell being interviewed by local media.
BQ-9000 List Grows
According to the National Biodiesel Board, World Energy – one of the nation’s first biodiesel suppliers – has become the latest company to become an Accredited Producer under BQ-9000, a voluntary quality control program. So far, 11 companies are accredited, with another 7 undergoing the process. BQ-9000 is a quality assurance certification program that includes procedures for fuel production, storage, …
Earth Biofuels News
Earth Biofuels Inc. subsidiary, Earth Ethanol, has agreed to buy half of South Louisiana Ethanol LLC, which owns an old ethanol production facility near New Orleans. The plan is to reconstruct the plant, located in Plaquemines Parish, to produce at least 65 million gallons of ethanol per year. The plant is located on the Mississippi River and within the Gulf …