Next Generation of Scientists for Biodiesel Learns From Mentors
From exciting feedstock research to the comparative cost of carbon reduction strategies, biodiesel research and outreach projects are on the rise at universities and colleges around the country. At the 2021 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo, the Next Generation of Scientists for Biodiesel (NGSB) spent a good deal of time networking in zoom rooms with mentors from the...Read More
2021 National Biodiesel Conference is a Wrap
The first ever (and hopefully last) virtual National Biodiesel Conference and Expo is a wrap now and it showed that the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry is indeed on the “RISE”. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) hosted more than 550 biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, distributors, retailers, and other industry advocates virtually to share the direction of the...Read More
NBB Chair Proud of Biodiesel Industry
2020 was a tough year for everyone, but National Biodiesel Board Chairman Chad Stone is proud that the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry was able to rise and move forward despite the challenges. This was the second year as chair for Stone, who is Renewable Energy Group Senior Vice President for Commercial Performance. “We significantly increased our blend...Read More
Biodiesel Board Disappointed in Last Minute Waivers
During the National Biodiesel Conference session on RFS policy this week, panelists agreed that the worst thing the outgoing Environmental Protection Agency could do to hurt the biodiesel industry was to grant more small refinery exemptions. A few hours later, that is exactly what EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler did on his way out the door, granting two 2019...Read More