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Alabama Starts Its First Renewable Biodiesel Production

Alabama has taken steps toward building the state’s first renewable diesel production facility in Mobile using soybean oil from state farmers to make low-carbon fuel.

May 17, 2023
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Portland City Council to Vote on Phasing Out Diesel Sales

Gradually phasing out diesel fuel sales in Portland, Ore., is among 43 climate change actions before the City Council’s second public hearing and vote slated for Aug. 24.

August 9, 2022
BusinessFuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

ADM, Marathon Partner on Renewable Diesel Venture

Marathon Petroleum Corp. and ADM announced plans to form a joint venture for the production of soybean oil to supply what they referred to as rapidly growing demand for renewable diesel fuel.

August 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Sets Final Rule for 2021 Biomass-Based Diesel Requirement

The Environmental Protection Agency announced the final rule that sets the biomass-based diesel statutory minimum requirement at 2.43 billion gallons for 2021, the same level as the 2020 requirement.

February 5, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Deal on Biodiesel, Railroads Credits Hinges on Broader Tax Package

Congressional leaders are close to a deal that would extend a slew of expired incentives for biodiesel, alcoholic beverages and short-line railroads, though it could depend on completing a broader tax compromise in time to add the provisions to a must-pass spending bill.

December 16, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism

The Trump administration is taking action to boost U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel, as the president seeks to temper criticism from farmers and Midwest politicians before next year’s election.

October 4, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel

The Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting renewable fuels and offsetting waivers exempting oil refineries from mandates to use them, according to three people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity before a formal announcement.

October 1, 2019
BusinessFuel

Bretthauer Oil Expands Offerings With REG Ultra Clean Diesel

Bretthauer Oil announced on Sept. 10 the availability of REG Ultra Clean Diesel for bulk delivery and for purchase at Bretthauer Oil cardlock sites in Hillsboro and McMinnville, Ore.

September 10, 2019
BusinessFuel

Indonesian Road Test Finds Palm Oil Biofuel ‘Safe’ for Cars

Indonesia said it conducted the world’s longest road test using diesel blended with 30% palm oil, and the results showed that the biofuel is safe for cars.

September 6, 2019