Sustainable Oils taps Wilbur-Ellis for California camelina distribution

In California, Wilbur-Ellis has been chosen by Sustainable Oils to distribute camelina in the state. It is expected to be a good option in fields that tend to be fairly dry since the crops can grow without irrigation. The oil produced from the camelina plants will be delivered to Alt Air Fuels by Sustainable Oils for refining into bio-jet fuel for commercial aviation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing assistance to encourage growers who plant camelina for biofuel production through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). Growers will have until Sept. 23 to sign up for the program.