In Sweden, by studying how bubbles form in a drop of biodiesel, researchers at the University of Gothenburg can help future engines get the most energy out of the fuel. In an internal combustion engine, the fuel is distributed in small droplets in injection valves to maximize combustion. In the engine, the fuel droplets are […]
In Argentina, Reuters reports the country has lowered the price for biodiesel slightly from May onwards to about $1.062 per metric ton while it raised prices for sugarcane-based ethanol nearly 10% to about 70 cents per liter. Although the increase was lower, the price for corn-based ethanol was increased to about 65 cents per liter. […]
In the UK, UK labor union Unite is calling on the Scottish government to ‘step in now’ as 75 jobs are at risk following the announcement by Argent Energy that it plans to close its biodiesel plant in Newarthill. The union responded to the latest green jobs setback in Scotland as Argent Energy confirmed its […]
In Malaysia, Scania is pilot testing renewable fuels and electrification solutions with Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) for the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT). Scania held tests in two buses over the 20-kilometre loop route from April 11 to 15; the 10-meter biodiesel for schedule passengers, and the 12-meter Electric development project for IRDA’s […]
In Nigeria, the Punch newspaper reports a professor from University of Ilorin has successfully produced biodiesel by using eggshells as a catalyst for transesterification in an effort to increase the availability of locally available products for biofuel production. She said using eggshells would help to increase the economic viability of the domestic poultry indsutry while […]
In South Korea, The Korea Times reported that HD Hyundai Oilbank has started production at its biodiesel plant with an annual capacity of 130,000 tons. To expand the use of biodiesel, the government of South Korea decided to increase the current mandatory blending ratio of 4 percent to 8 percent by 2030 under its renewable […]
In Nigeria, Leadership reported that a professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Elizabeth Odetoye, has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken egg’s shell derived heterogeneous catalyst. According to the report, Odetoye said that the research complements the efforts of the University of Ilorin towards developing homegrown technology that would enhance the […]
In Illinois, implementation of a bipartisan bill to encourage the use of higher blends of biodiesel took effect on Monday, April 1. The B20 bill raises the bar on biodiesel use by increasing the minimum biodiesel blend level eligible for tax exemption. Starting April 1, 2024, the eligible fuel mixture will jump from the current […]
In North Dakota, InForum reported that Northdale Oil, a Grand Forks fuel company, is financing a feasibility study to determine whether to build a biodiesel plant in the city. The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola, said Tyler Stockton, Northdale Oil Inc. procurement manager. “It would not be […]
In Bolivia, Telesur reported that the Government of Bolivia officially inaugurated the Biodiesel Plant I, in Santa Cruz. “We fulfilled our promise and started production of the first Biodiesel Plant in the country. We began to produce our own biofuel based on the raw materials produced by the agricultural sector,” said President Luis Arce. The […]
