EPA approved D5 pathway for REG Geismar

In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved Renewable Energy Group’s pathway application for naptha and liquefied natural gas production to generate advanced biofuel D5 RINs from non-food grade corn oil produced at its Geismar, Louisiana facility. The fuel is produced from a hydrotreated process known as the REG Geisman process that uses grid-based electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 78%. The process is similar to one used by Diamond Green Diesel that was analyzed by the EPA in 2013.