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, 2022Renewable Diesel
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 
Neste Corp.
Neste Renewable Diesel First to Gain Industry Certification
Neste Corp.Helsinki-based Neste Corp. announced its renewable diesel brand, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is the first to receive the industry’s Top Tier Diesel Fuel certification for its quality and performance.
July 12, 2021 Government, Business, Fuel 
Trucking’s main fuel costs 42.2 cents less than it did a year ago. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
Diesel Jumps 6¢ Per Gallon to Nine-Month High
Trucking’s main fuel costs 42.2 cents less than it did a year ago. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 6 cents to $2.619 a gallon and notched the highest price in nine months, the Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 21.
December 21, 2020 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
ExxonMobil to Distribute Renewable Diesel
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg NewsExxonMobil announced an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings to purchase 2.5 million barrels of renewable diesel per year for five years.
August 14, 2020 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
Phillips 66, REG Halt Development of West Coast Renewable Diesel Plant
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg NewsRefiner Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced they are discontinuing their joint effort to construct a large-scale renewable diesel plant in Ferndale, Wash., citing permitting uncertainties.
January 22, 2020 Government, Business, Fuel 
United Soybean Board
More Than 145,000 Comments Filed on EPA’s Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard
United Soybean BoardComments on a plan by the Trump administration to halt the future growth of biomass-based diesel fuel and reduce the short-term requirements for all renewable fuels were largely split down the middle, pro and con.
August 30, 2017 Business, Fuel 
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UPS Pledges to Buy 46 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg NewsUPS Inc. said it will buy 46 million gallons of renewable diesel over three years, 15 times greater than prior contracts, as the company seeks to further reduce carbon emissions.
July 29, 2015