Community Fuels first to offer Californians NOx-neutral biodiesel

In California, Community Fuels is the first biodiesel marketer within the state to offer NOx-neutral biodiesel using the new Best Corp. BC-EC1c additive. Under the California Alternative Diesel Fuel regulation, biodiesel use is subject to seasonal blend limits unless it meets certain requirements. ADF compliance is a critical consideration for anyone producing, importing or selling biodiesel blends within California.

“The various exemptions, seasonal blend limits and other options under the ADF regulation are complex and difficult for fleets and diesel retailers to manage,” said Lisa Mortenson, CEO of Community Fuels. “We knew that we needed a better solution. We sought a safe and cost-effective NOx additive that would be consistent with our high fuel quality objectives and could be applied to our entire biodiesel terminal operations. After evaluating many options, we selected Best Corp. because they were the best solution for our customers.”

Steven Sabillon, lab manager for Community Fuels, said, “We had the opportunity to test the additive in advance of the CARB approval to ensure that the additive would not have adverse effects on the biodiesel fuel quality. Based upon our testing results, we are confident that the Best additive will maintain, and possibly improve, the biodiesel fuel quality.”