Appalachian State U, Catawba County biodiesel R&D unit to open August 15th

In North Carolina, Appalachian State University and Catawba County have set a date for the grand opening of their Biodiesel Research, Development, and Production Facility: August 15th.

The complex features a production capacity of 100,000 gallons per year, while its crush capabilities will serve to test a variety of crops to determine which feedstocks grow best in the local climate and produce the best oil for biodiesel.