Biofuels distribution expands along Columbia River

Tidewater Barge Lines in Oregon is expanding biofuels distribution along the Columbia River via its new docking facility, which Pacific Ethanol is using. Barges are moving up the Columbia loaded with gasoline, and return carrying biofuels for the Portland market.

The Columbia, through its connection with the Snake River, can be used to navigate biofuels from Idaho and Washington to Pacific Coast markets.
The City of Portland’s Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) went into effect this year and Oregon’s upcoming RFS goes into effect January 1, 2008. Under the Portland RFS, Portland service stations must offer blends of no less than B5, with an exception: stations that offer a B20 or higher option will be permitted to also offer regular petroleum diesel. Several city departments already run on B50 and the water bureau runs on B99.

In related news, 40 Mgy corn ethanol facility in Boardman, Oregon was opened last week by Pacific Ethanol, and will supply fuel for the Portland market.  The plant also produces 350,000 tons of distillers grains for livestock feed.

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