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Biodiesel is commercially available in most oilseed-producing states in the United States. At this time, it is considerably more expensive than fossil diesel, though it is still commonly produced in relatively small quantities (in comparison to petroleum products and ethanol). Many farmers who raise oilseeds use a biodiesel blend in tractors and equipment as a matter of policy, to foster production of biodiesel and raise public awareness.
It is sometimes easier to find biodiesel in rural areas than in cities. Similarly, some agribusinesses and others with ties to oilseed farming use biodiesel for public relations reasons. In 2003 some tax credits are available in the U.S. for using biodiesel. In 2002 almost 3.5 million gallons (13,000 m³) of commercially produced biodiesel were sold in the U.S., up from less than 0.1 million US gallons (380 m³) in 1998. Due to increasing pollution control requirements and tax relief, the U.S. market is expected to grow to 1 or 2 billion US gallons (4,000,000 to 8,000,000 m³) by 2010. The price of biodiesel has come down from an average $3.50 per US gallon ($0.92/l) in 1997 to $1.85 per US gallon ($0.49/l) in 2002. However this is still higher than petrodiesel which averaged about $0.85 per US gallon ($0.22/l) in 2002 before road tax is added.
Brazil opened a commercial biodiesel refinery in March 2005. It is capable of producing 12 million liters (3.2 million gallons) per year of biodiesel fuel. Feedstocks can be a variety of sunflower seeds, soybeans, or castor beans. The finished product will be currently a blend of gas oil with 2% biodiesel and, after 2011, 5% biodiesel, both usable in unmodified diesel engines.
From Wikipedia.
Other Biodiesel Links:
IRS Information for Biodiesel users and Producers:
- Reminder--Biodiesel Producer & Blender Registration Deadline: July 1st
- PMAA Memo - News on Alcohol and Bio-diesel blend tax refund claims
- Biodiese Tax Credit NBB Issue Brief 1/22/05
- Memo-IRS Guidance Doc 122204 Public
- IRS Fuel Tax Guidance Document
- Tax Incentive - Fact Sheet
- HR4520 Report Language/Summary
- HR4520 Conference Report/Biodiesel Provisions
- HR4520 Conference Report - Complete Report
- NBB/ASA Press Release
Biodiesel Companies Press Releases: