Biodiesel in simple words is an advanced form of Biofuel. It refers to an animal or vegetable fat based renewable fuel, made up of a long chain of chemical compounds like propyl, ethyl, methyl etc.  Created by chemically treating vegetable oil or animal fat with alcohol generating compounds, biodiesel is the revolution that is helping … Read More

After a strong start in Boston and Philadelphia, the Exploring Biodiesel (XBX) Regional Seminars will head west for the final three stops of its five-city tour. The series of one-day events, designed to educate fuel wholesalers, distributors, retailers and end users on the benefits and opportunities surrounding biodiesel, will travel to Los Angeles (Aug. 7), Portland, Oregon (Aug. … Read More

In 2004, the United States used an average of 20 million barrels of oil per day, which is one-fourth of the 80 million barrels pumped per day worldwide. The worldwide pumping capacity is near the predicted peak with an anticipated decline in peak capacity within the next decade or several decades. Today, the U.S. imports … Read More

What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is renewable and clean burning fuel that is made from waste vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease for use in diesel vehicles. Biodiesel produces less toxic pollutants and greenhouse gases than petroleum diesel. It can be used in pure form (B100) or can be blended with petro-diesel in the form of B2 (2% … Read More

The process to make biodiesel involves a chemical reaction. This means that the biodiesel industry is a chemical industry. Those involved in making biodiesel must have a good understanding of the underlying chemistry to ensure they are making quality fuel in a safe manner. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines that is produced … Read More

This month the European Union will introduce new labelling requirements for newly manufactured vehicles and refuelling stations. The new system will mean consumers will be able to immediately see the biofuel content of the fuel they are purchasing. The labels will be displayed in all public refuelling stations on the fuel-dispensing unit and on the … Read More

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a letter alongside a press release detailing its appreciation for 46 members of Congress who supported its bid for an extension of a biodiesel tax incentive. Led by Representatives David Young (R-IA) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA), the 46 Congress members representing states from California to Connecticut collaborated on a … Read More

Can’t we make use of an alternative fuel that provides very similar performance, with the same horsepower, torque, and fuel mileage as petroleum diesel fuel? Yes, this is possible with biodiesel, bestowing a positive impact on the environment, health and economy of the nation. Biodiesel can prove to be a game changer for the energy … Read More

Biodiesel is a diesel-like fuel derived from vegetable oil or other renewable resources. It can be made from soy or canola oil, waste cooking oil, and even animal fats. Biodiesel is made by combining the vegetable oil with alcohol [usually methanol but occasionally ethanol] in the presence of a catalyst through a process called transesterification. … Read More

Hope tree species of human energy, the mysterious biodiesel plants: Jatropha [jatropha] also known as Jatropha curcas, Jatropha curcas, green jade tree, gypsum, Liangtong, Euphorbiaceae deciduous shrubs or small trees. It is a photophilic plant, because its roots are strong and developed, has a strong ability to resist drought and barren oil crops, and because … Read More