May biodiesel production recovers slightly at 149 million gallons

In Washington, Reuters reports data from the Energy Information Agency shows May biodiesel production recovered from its losses in April to 149 million gallons from 140 million gallons the month prior. About 51% of the total production came from soybean oil, accounting for 581 million lbs compared to 520 million lbs used in April. US biodiesel production has varied widely since the failure to create a blenders credit for domestic producers failed to make its way through Congress but the industry hasn’t given up trying.