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, 2022biodiesel
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
The city’s goal is to first reduce carbon emissions at least 50% from 1990 levels by 2030. (City of Portland, OR via Twitter)
Portland City Council to Vote on Phasing Out Diesel Sales
The city’s goal is to first reduce carbon emissions at least 50% from 1990 levels by 2030. (City of Portland, OR via Twitter) Business, Fuel 
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 Business, Technology, Fuel 
ADM will own 75% of the joint venture, and Marathon Petroleum Co. will own 25%. (Mark Cowan/HO)
ADM, Marathon Partner on Renewable Diesel Venture
ADM will own 75% of the joint venture, and Marathon Petroleum Co. will own 25%. (Mark Cowan/HO)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 Government, Business, Fuel 
A driver unloads corn at a refining facility in Jewell, Iowa. The 2020 volume requirement for biomass-based diesel was about 170 million gallons higher than in 2019. (Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News)
EPA Sets Final Rule for 2021 Biomass-Based Diesel Requirement
A driver unloads corn at a refining facility in Jewell, Iowa. The 2020 volume requirement for biomass-based diesel was about 170 million gallons higher than in 2019. (Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News)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 Government, Business, Fuel 
United Soybean Board
Deal on Biodiesel, Railroads Credits Hinges on Broader Tax Package
United Soybean BoardCongressional 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 Government, Business, Fuel 
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg NewsThe 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 Government, Business, Fuel 
Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News
Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel
Sergio Flores/Bloomberg NewsThe 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 Business, Fuel
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 Business, Fuel 
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Indonesian Road Test Finds Palm Oil Biofuel ‘Safe’ for Cars
Sanjit Das/Bloomberg NewsIndonesia 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 Fuel
How Fleets Can Take Advantage of Biodiesel's Benefits
What fuel can help you reduce fuel costs and emissions while keeping fleet performance strong? The answer is biodiesel. Learn why large national fleets like Ruan Transportation and small local operations are running on biodiesel blends in this webinar from North America’s largest biodiesel producer, Renewable Energy Group.
May 15, 2019