Biomass and Bioenergy

Biodiesel

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Biodiesel is a renewable, clean-burning diesel replacement that is reducing U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum, creating jobs and improving the environment. Made from a diverse mix of feedstocks including recycled cooking oil, soybean oil, and animal fats, it is the first and only EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel in commercial-scale production across the country and the first to reach 1 billion gallons of annual production. Meeting strict technical fuel quality and engine performance specifications, it can be used in existing diesel engines without modification and is covered by all major engine manufacturers’ warranties, most often in blends of up to 5 percent or 20 percent biodiesel. It is produced at plants in nearly every state in the country.

Track 14.1: Biodiesel as automobile fuel

Track 14.2: Cost effective techniques for biodiesel production

Track 14.3: Impact of biodiesel on pollutant emissions and public

Track 14.4: Efficiency and economic arguments

Track 14.5: Crops for biodiesel production

Track 14.6: Biodiesel feedstocks