Biodiesel is derived from biological sources, it is a processed fuel that can be readily used in diesel vehicles worldwide without modification of the diesel engine. The manufactured fuel, termed biodiesel by the industry, can be distributed using today's infrastructure, and its use and production is increasing rapidly.

Petroleum diesel fuel is produced from crude oil, whereas biodiesel is produced from a variety of vegetable oils, including but not limited to rape, canola, soy, linseed, palm, coconut, mustard and cotton oils. It can also be manufactured from tallow oil and used cooking and waste vegetable oils (WVO). Biodiesel has emerged as a realistic and desirable alternative, or blended addition, to petroleum diesel and is becoming an increasingly valuable contributor to the world's drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Biodiesel has been produced on an industrial scale in the European Union (EU) since 1992. Fuel stations across the U.S. are beginning to make biodiesel available to consumers, and a growing number of transport fleets use it as either an additive, or covert to 100% biodiesel (B100) as their fuel of choice.

As a completely renewable fuel, oil to supply worldwide fuel demands can now be grown as a crop and processed into fuel. Historically, biodiesel in the United States has been slower to develop as compared to the EU. The market in the US is ripe for larger scale production of biodiesel, which is the goal of New Energy Fuels. We are seeking to capitalize on the strong economic and environmental drivers behind biodiesel.

Biodiesel FAQ

What is Biodiesel?

Is biodiesel used as a pure fuel or is it blended with petroleum diesel?

Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?

Can unaltered vegetable oil be used in a diesel engine?

How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?

Can biodiesel help mitigate "global warming"?

Where can I buy biodiesel? Does it cost more than conventional diesel?

Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?

How much biodiesel has been sold in the US?