biodiesel
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, 2020Deal on Biodiesel, Railroads Credits Hinges on Broader Tax Package
United Soybean Board
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, 2019Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
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, 2019Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel
Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News
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, 2019Bretthauer 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, 2019Indonesian Road Test Finds Palm Oil Biofuel ‘Safe’ for Cars
Sanjit Das/Bloomberg News
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, 2019Biodiesel 101: Facts about the Fuel and its Benefits
What is biodiesel and how could it benefit you? Get straight answers on how biodiesel is made, its affect on fleet performance, how it reduces emissions, and the business advantages of using biodiesel blends to fuel your fleet.
April 11, 2019Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation
Biodiesel pumps at a gas station. (TT File Photo)
Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 9, 2019Minnesota Biodiesel Standards to Double in 2018, Displeasing Trucking Industry
United Soybean Board
The state’s standard for the biodiesel blend will double to 20% at gas pumps next May, a decision that displeased trucking industry advocates.
August 4, 2017Biodiesel Producers Slam EPA at Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard
Eric Miller/Transport Topics
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it wanted to hear what the public thought of its 2018 proposed renewable fuel standard volume minimums, but many of those who came here to comment seemed unhappy with the agency’s plans.
August 1, 2017