Latest National Biodiesel Board Stories

The latest national survey of 100% biodiesel (B100) "blend stock" samples by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. The ASTM standards serve as guidelines for industry and are designed to ensure quality at the pump for consumers – along with reliable operation of the nation’s vehicles powered by biodiesel blends. “The survey showed a major improvement...

Company Seeks to Continue Expansion into Oil Recycling Industry with Possible Acquisition of Existing Biofuel Cooperative Corporation Client in Temecula, California CORONA, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Biodiesel (OTC Pink: BRKM) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into discussions with another current client to develop a strategy for acquisition, in an effort to further expand its corporate presence in the biofuels marketplace. Promethean Biofuels...

CORONA, Calif., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Biodiesel (Pink Sheets: BRKM) is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Mr. Joe Spadafore as new Chief Executive Officer, Corporate President, and Chief Financial Officer in anticipation of imminent developments and potential acquisitions. Former CEO and President, Richard Carter has resigned on good terms effective Tuesday April 2, 2013 in pursuit of other endeavors, leaving all corporate positions open; including...

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the National Biodiesel Board heads to the 2013 National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers (NADA/ATD) Convention this week in Orlando, the biodiesel industry is celebrating the news that General Motors has launched its new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze light-duty diesel passenger car approved for use with 20 percent biodiesel blends (B20). "We applaud General Motors for its foresight in approving the new...

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The advancements and environmental benefits of clean diesel technology will be on display along with the latest innovations in biodiesel fuel as the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will be participating in the 10(th) Annual National Biodiesel Conference and Expo from February 4(th) to 7th in Las Vegas. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/MM46474LOGO) "We're pleased to be joining the National Biodiesel Board and their...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Biodiesel Board, which represents more than 260 U.S. and international companies that produce and distribute renewable biodiesel fuel, is the newest allied member of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/MM46474LOGO) DTF is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of the most modern clean diesel technologies in the United States. The National Biodiesel Board...

UNITY, Maine, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, Unity College President Stephen Mulkey will serve as a panelist at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo's Sustainability Symposium. The panel will consider the problem of greenhouse gases and options for mitigation. President Mulkey will be joined by Don Scott, National Biodiesel Board Director of Sustainability Speakers; Dr. Richard Nelson, Kansas State University, USEPA advisory panel on...

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An annual scholarship for Minnesota high school seniors was launched under a new name at the Education Minnesota Professional Conference in Saint Paul today. The Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Scholarship is open to any Minnesota high school senior and offers a $1,600 1(st) place and $500 2(nd) place award to the winners of an essay contest about biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative fuel produced and used in Minnesota....

GROVELAND, Fla., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Ventures Group, Inc. (OTCBB: EVGI) is pleased to provide an update on the construction of its 3.6 million gallon biodiesel plant in Groveland, Florida. Eco Ventures Group's partner in the project, Raptor Technology Group, Inc. had previously announced the signing of the contract valued at $1,600,000. The Company also announced that it has become a voting member of the National Biodiesel Board. The plant, housed in EVGI's 22,000 square...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Just because it's 'green' doesn't mean it's slow." That's the mantra of Brent Hajek, owner of Hajek Motorsports and record-setting driver of the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck that sped to an amazing new 182 mph land speed record running on a 20 percent (B20) biodiesel blend at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah last month. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110901/DE61743 ) The Ford F-Series is already known for its...