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Biodiesel
Background from Wikipedia This article is about transesterified plant and animal oils. For alkane biodiesel, see Biomass to liquid. For unrefined vegetable oil used as motor fuel (incorrectly referred to as biodiesel), see vegetable oil used as fuel. Biodiesel refers to a diesel-equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources. Though derived from biological sources, it is a processed fuel that can be readily used in diesel-engined vehicles, which distinguishes biodiesel from the straight vegetable oils (SVO) or waste vegetable oils (WVO) used as fuels in some modified diesel vehicles. In this article's context, biodiesel refers to alkyl esters made from the transesterification of both vegetable oils and/or animal fats. Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-toxic, and has significantly fewer emissions than petroleum-based diesel when burned. Biodiesel functions in current diesel engines, and can supplement fossil fuels as the world's primary transport energy source. Biodiesel can be distributed using today's infrastructure, and its use and production are increasing rapidly. Fuel stations are beginning to make biodiesel available to consumers, and a growing number of transport fleets use it as an additive in their fuel. Biodiesel is generally more expensive to purchase than petroleum diesel but this differential may diminish due to economies of scale, the rising cost of petroleum and government tax subsidies. Earthtimes,Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies said biodiesel can be easily manufactured from vegetable Biodiesel:$0.50 to $1.52 in 1yr.? Putin & Iran & Oil & Nukes ... - 22 Oct 2007 American Chronicle,Last year a Northern California company was offering to build biodiesel plants for all comers at US$0.50 per gallon of nameplate capacity. Palm Tran to begin fueling with biodiesel blend - 22 Oct 2007 Palm Beach Daily News,Biodiesel is fuel oil made from plant oils or animal fat. A blend mixes petroleum diesel with biodiesel. The burning of fossil fuels is a major source of Oilsource Holding Group Forms Joint Venture With Abundant Biofuels ... - 22 Oct 2007 Grainnet,Bogota, Columbia--Oilsource Holding Group announced that it has joined with Abundant Biofuels Corporation to begin producing biodiesel from non-food crops Business Calendar - 22 Oct 2007 Seattle Post IntelligencerNW Biodiesel Network: Monthly meeting about biodiesel production in the Northwest, 7 pm,Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. Cost: Free. Harlequin BioFuel Station launched at major exhibition - 22 Oct 2007 BHL,Engineered specifically for the safe and environmentally responsible storage and dispensing of biodiesel, the development of the BioFuel Station range was Westport Arts Center presents Vienna Teng - 22 Oct 2007 Norwalk Plus Magazine...“You see eco-villages at amphitheaters, you see big buses running biodiesel—but I couldn’t find anyone trying this with vans and smaller venues,� she Bio-diesel powered motorcycle eclipses 100mpg - 22 Oct 2007 Gizmag,The rise of biodiesel – which can be made from recycled vegetable oils and animal fats – has given diesel vehicle operators the additional advantage of Perihelion Global Selects Broadcast Electronics (BE) to Equip ... - 22 Oct 2007 Earthtimes,...like to inform its shareholders that Perihelion has made appropriations to have an on-site webcam installed at the Opp, Alabama biodiesel refinery site. One ND ethanol plant closed, others going ahead - 22 Oct 2007 Great Falls Tribune,The biodiesel industry, which uses soybeans or canola to distill renewable fuel, also has been squeezed. Last week, Tall Grass BioIndustries announced that Biodiesel-The Answer? Part 1 - Oct 21, 2007 Ellsworth American,Today, Biodiesel is the term used to describe the fuel derived from vegetable oil that can be used to power diesel engines. Rather than using fossil fuesl, Does canola biodiesel help or hurt climate - Oct 21, 2007 The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,Last year, four Canadian researchers said that swapping canola-based biodiesel from Canada for petroleum diesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least Imperium wins biodiesel deal in Hawaii - Oct 19, 2007 Seattle Post IntelligencerSeattle's Imperium Renewables has won an exclusive contract to provide biodiesel to the Hawaiian Electric Company, which provides electricity to 95 percent HECO picks biodiesel supplier for new plant - Oct 18, 2007 Bizjournals.com,Hawaiian Electric Co. said it has picked a Seattle company to supply it with the biodiesel it needs for a new power plant at Campbell Industrial Park. What Is The World's Potential To Produce Biodiesel? - Oct 17, 2007 Science Daily (press release)They all could become leading producers of the emerging renewable fuel known as biodiesel, says a study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Farming for fuel alternative Biodiesel production helps Pickens ... - Oct 19, 2007 Tuscaloosa News (subscription),The Dee family has built a biodiesel manufacturing system, which was designed in conjunction with Auburn University. The Dees grow and process sunflowers European biodiesel producers threaten trade complaints against US ... - Oct 16, 2007 International Herald Tribune,AP BRUSSELS, Belgium: European biodiesel producers threatened Tuesday to file European Union and World Trade Organization trade complaints against US The world’s biodiesel potential - Oct 19, 2007 ZDNet BlogsTwo researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M) have ranked 226 countries according to their potential to make large volumes of biodiesel at Fueling up at home - Oct 21, 2007 HeraldNet,That's where Rudensey, a 52-year-old Seattle resident, uses a 15-gallon plastic water tank and an old electric water heater to brew biodiesel for his 2002 Imperium to provide biodiesel for planned electricity generation - Oct 19, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,According to a Hawaiian Electric news release, Imperium Services LLC, an affiliate of Imperium Renewables, would be the provider of the biodiesel, Historic first flight of biodiesel powered jet - Oct 19, 2007 domain-B,The aircraft had already undergone extensive testing with a blend of jet fuel and biodiesel, before engine data was deemed to be acceptable to make a flight FRANCE: Nissan adds biodiesel option for vans - Oct 19, 2007 just-auto.com (subscription),Nissan Europe has launched biodiesel powered versions of its Interstar and Primastar vans for fleet customers. These vans were developed and are built by a Palm Tran to fuel its buses with biodiesel - Oct 19, 2007 Palm Beach Post,By CHUCK McGINNESS In a cost-saving move that's environmentally friendly, Palm Tran is switching to biodiesel, a clean-burning alternate fuel, World first 100% biodiesel fuel powered jet takes flight - Oct 18, 2007 Gizmag,October 19, 2007 An L-29 military aircraft powered solely by 100% biodiesel fuel has successfully completed a test flight in the skies above Reno, Nevada. Alberta biodiesel refinery's output set to double - Oct 15, 2007 Reuters...by mid-2009 would have the capacity to produce 225 million liters (60 million US gallons) of canola-based biodiesel, its chief executive said on Monday. Sticks & Stuff leader in biodiesel - Oct 19, 2007 St. Albans Messenger,Others at the Oct. 10 biodiesel conference reported that they had produced a mix of 20 percent bio and 80 percent regular diesel, said Rose. Banner Protest outside Biodiesel Expo in Newark - Oct 19, 2007 Indymedia UK,About 40 protesters held a banner protest outside the Biodiesel Expo in Newark, Europe's largest biofuel conference this year. HECO Contracts with Imperium to Provide Biodiesel - Oct 18, 2007 KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG,HONOLULU (KHNL) - Hawaiian Electric Company filed an application Thursday with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for approval of a biodiesel supply Fat is beautiful — and profitable — to biodiesel makers - Oct 14, 2007 USA TodayFats can be used to make biodiesel and can be cheaper than making the fuel with soybean oil. "When you tie food to fuel, it … affects different segments of Good compromise on biodiesel plant - Oct 18, 2007 The Virginian-Pilot,Council's approval of a huge biodiesel plant in South Norfolk was carried along as much by a generous offer to help relocate nearby residents as it was an What's biodiesel without a little bling? by Becky Brun - 10.18.07 - Oct 18, 2007 Sustainable Industries,Owner of a biodiesel-converted 1979 Cadillac Eldorado, Brooks launched Biobling, which not only matches wannabe biodiesel drivers with cars that have diesel Motorhead Messiah - Oct 19, 2007 Fast CompanyWhat's more, the turbine will burn biodiesel, a renewable fuel with much lower emissions than normal diesel; a hydrogen-injection system will then cut those TexCom Acquires Biodiesel International Corporation to Develop ... - Oct 18, 2007 MacReport (press release),A combined crushing and biodiesel plant will provide value for both TexCom and the region," stated Lou Ross, CEO of TexCom. Paraguay produces more than 6 Startup tackles AIDS, biodiesel - Oct 18, 2007 Business Gazette,They plan to launch a marketing campaign for other blossoming biodiesel plants. ‘‘Right now, we’re focused on the mid-Atlantic region, but eventually we’re Study Looks at Potential to Produce Biodiesel - Oct 18, 2007 Associated Content,Biodiesel is thought to be one of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels, mainly because it can be easily made from easy to get materials such as West Alabama farm explores biodiesel production - Oct 18, 2007 Dateline Alabama,Researchers from Auburn University have partnered with Dee River Ranch in Pickens County to experiment with small, farm-based biodiesel production Biodiesel plant approved; residents voice concerns - Oct 18, 2007 WAVY-TV,Dr. John deTriquet and Dr. Alan Krasnoff were the only council members to vote against the biodiesel plant. The proposal was approved 7-2 with nearly 50 India's first biodiesel plant to kick off today - Oct 12, 2007 Times of India,MUMBAI: On Saturday, India’s first biodiesel plant will go on stream. Hyderabad-based Naturol Bioenergy will start production of the "green" fuel at its Biodiesel firm eyeing site in Jenkins Twp. awarded $1 M - Oct 18, 2007 The Citizen's Voice,BY NICHOLAS SOHR After being awarded a conditional $1 million state grant, a New York company with aims of refining biodiesel from algae in Jenkins Township Record oil price boosts demand for biofuels but critics question ... - Oct 18, 2007 Forbes,Biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel have been widely viewed as the answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but critics warn that a reliance on them Alberta’s capital poised for biodiesel production - Oct 17, 2007 Truck News,Canadian Bionenergy, a supplier of premium biodiesel in Canada, has partnered with Renewable Energy Group (REG) in the construction of a biodiesel Canola's golden promise loses luster - Oct 21, 2007 The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,He could burnish his farming operation and Oregon's nascent biodiesel industry. Yet, the 1000-acre harvest brought a harsh reality. Biodiesel by the Book - Oct 17, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,Biodiesel is a topic of interest to many people, as evidenced by the number of books and articles that have been written in the past few years. Improving Biodiesel Handling and Operability in Cold Weather - Oct 17, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,By Tom Weyenberg Concerns over energy availability and climate change continue to drive biodiesel fuel demand. To meet that demand, the worldwide diversity Biodiesel, auto industries seek clear standards, better sources - Oct 17, 2007 Adrian Daily Telegram,Officials from Chrysler and the NextDiesel refinery in Adrian spoke Tuesday at the refinery about the future of biodiesel. By David Panian ADRIAN — Clear Isanti welcomes biodiesel facility - Oct 17, 2007 Isanti County News,By Rachel Kytonen Isanti will soon break ground for a new biodiesel facility that will be the first of its kind world-showcase using the revolutionary Nano-Style Biodiesel Production - Oct 17, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,A new company is gearing up to galvanize the biodiesel industry with microscopic catalysts that could lower the cost of biodiesel production by up to 25 The Biodiesel Energy Balance - Oct 17, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,By Dev S. Shrestha and Jon Van Gerpen The energy balance of biodiesel and ethanol is a subject that seems to create endless confusion. Member profile: Owensboro Grain extends to biodiesel production - Oct 17, 2007 Biodiesel Magazine,It opened a biodiesel plant in Owensboro, Ky., with the capacity to add 50 MMgy per year of fuel to the nation’s energy supply. When It Comes to Biodiesel, How Pure Is Too Pure? - Oct 17, 2007 Seattle Weekly,By Laura Onstot With a growing list of biodiesel providers in Seattle selling increasingly purified blends like B20 and B99, drivers might want to get that |
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