The 2020 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo is a wrap and all of the content is now available on-line. Here are some links to find photos, audio and video from the conference. 2020 National Biodiesel Conference photo album Conference Videos Conference Presentations/Sessions Audio highlights (18:52) (14:23) (11:50) (13:11) (8:18) Biodiesel Policy Panel – Kurt Kovarik, National Biodiesel Board; Ed Royce, … Read More

The National Biodiesel Board annual “Eye on Biodiesel” awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to biodiesel in a number of areas. United Soybean Board Director of Bio-Based Products Mike Erker was honored with the 2020 Impact Award. Erker’s work on the United Soybean Board has helped move the needle forward and create market opportunities for America’s … Read More

Bioheat® is really starting to heat up as a growing market for biodiesel. The Northeast’s heating oil industry has rebranded itself as the “renewable liquid heating fuels industry,” and has resolved to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050. This year’s Biodiesel Industry Partnership Award is dedicated to heating oil heavy hitters including the National Oilheat Research Alliance, New … Read More

American Soybean Association (ASA) CEO Ryan Findlay was on the program at the 2020 National Biodiesel Conference in Tampa, sharing his policy views for the new decade. A number of ASA directors were also in attendance showing their support for the biodiesel industry. In this interview, Findlay discusses policy priorities, trade issues, the upcoming Commodity Classic, and more. (7:52) In … Read More

With some certainty moving into the future at last, thanks to a multi-year extension of the biodiesel tax credit, the industry can finally give full attention to other important policy issues, like the keeping EPA’s feet to the fire when it comes to Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. National Biodiesel Board VP of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik … Read More

Renewable Energy Group (REG) CFO Chad Stone was elected as the new chairman for the National Biodiesel Board in November and he addressed the membership at the National Biodiesel Conference this week in Tampa. While 2019 was a disastrous year for the industry, which saw REG having to shut down a plant, Stone is very optimistic about biodiesel going forward. … Read More

The impacts of U.S. biofuel policy on deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia are found to be insignificant, according to the latest research from from Purdue University. The research also confirms there is no shortage of fats and oils used to make biodiesel, and no shortage of land in the US for producing farm commodities. Farzad Taheripour, a research associate professor … Read More

Attendees at the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo received an enlightening glimpse into the future as industry leaders from the Fuels Institute, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), and major original equipment manufacturers mapped out the road ahead for the freight and transportation industries. Fuels Institute Executive Director John Eichberger told attendees that diesel vehicle stocks are expected to increase … Read More

National Biodiesel Board (NBB) CEO Donnell Rehagen met with members of the media at the National Biodiesel Conference after his state of the industry address on Tuesday. Many of the questions dealt with the biodiesel tax credit extension and when it will provide some relief for the industry. “Producers should be working on it as we speak to get those … Read More

Without question, the multi year biodiesel tax credit extension achieved at the end of 2019 was a tremendous victory for the industry, and there was definitely a celebratory mood in the air at the National Biodiesel Conference this week in Tampa. “No one is more relieved, excited and enthused to say we got it done – five years certainty through … Read More

The National Biodiesel Board will unveil its “Vision 2020” for the industry during the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Tampa, Florida on January 20-23. The largest gathering of North American biodiesel enthusiasts arrive in Florida on a roll with recent policy victories in Washington, DC, and California, as well as a heating oil industry that is partnering with producers … Read More

The 2019 Eye on Biodiesel Influence Award winner is Ron Kotrba, Biodiesel Magazine. Ron Kotrba has served as Editor of Biodiesel Magazine for nearly a decade, providing key insights into the industry and covering every nuanced topic in the space with precision. Before becoming Editor of Biodiesel Magazine, Kotrba was a senior writer for all of BBI International’s publications, writing … Read More