Austrian biodiesel producers increased production 15% in 2014 to 269,000 tons

In Austria, the biodiesel association ARGE says that the country’s biodiesel production grew 15% in 2014 from the year prior to 269,000 metric tons with 73% of the feedstock coming from virgin vegetable oils, almost none of which was palm oil. Of the remainder, 17% was from UCO while 9% were from animal fats. A total of 172,000 tons was consumed domestically while the rest was exported. All of the biodiesel produced is certified by a sustainability scheme approved by the European Commission.