Exploring Biodiesel series heads west to Los Angeles, Portland

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

Advantages and Disadvantages of Biodiesel Fuel

Advantages and Disadvantages of Biodiesel Fuel

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

Biodiesel Production Principles and Processes

Biodiesel Production Principles and Processes

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