NBB Goal : Six Billion Gallons by 2030
our industry message – Biodiesel : Better , Cleaner , Now – was right on target for seeing environmental benefits immediately .”
Sustainability “ The science supporting the carbon reduction potential of renewable fuels grows in importance by the day ,” said Matt Herman , director of environmental science . “ Studies documenting the lifecycle emissions of biodiesel — including feedstocks , potential indirect land use change , and the fuel production process — show that the carbon reduction potential of our members ’ products is increasing . Our consistent message to all stakeholders , Biodiesel : Better , Cleaner , Now , is backed resoundingly by current science . Our sustainability team will continue efforts to ensure laws , regulations , and voluntary carbon reduction pledges properly reflect the sustainable nature of the fuels our members produce .”
Communications “ Storytelling remains top of mind in 2021 ,” said Samantha Turner , communications manager . “ Awareness and positive impressions of biodiesel and renewable diesel among key audiences help maintain critical support for the industry — the number one goal of NBB ’ s communications efforts . We want to rise this year , and in years to come , with increased outreach on our vision and mission , sharing with our industry how we will grow from three billion to six billion gallons .”
Technical “ The fuels industry continues to reinvent itself . With sweeping changes to emissions , aftertreatment devices , and limits , as well as electricity generated from renewable resources , NBB works to ensure biomassbased diesel fuels provide the performance and benefits required by users , regulators , and the public ,” said Scott Fenwick , technical director . “ We designed each element of our technical program to help ensure higher volumes of biodiesel and renewable diesel may be used in every diesel market segment , growing market access for our members .”
Outreach and Development “ With our vision in mind , we depend on today ’ s and tomorrow ’ s farmers and oilseed processors . A six-billion-gallon industry in 2030 will demand more than 18 billion pounds of soybean oil each year . However , we will need our other leading feedstocks to aid in that production as well ,” explained Tom Verry , director of outreach and development . “ Our U . S . farmers will continue to lead the way in producing the feedstocks necessary to provide a better , cleaner future . Given the push to reduce carbon , we predict growing momentum for our vision throughout 2021 and the years to come .”
As Rehagen closed the conference , he noted that the building blocks to grow the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry are in place . “ I have no doubt that we can reach our goals ,” said Rehagen . “ I believe in our nation ’ s farmers , I believe in our industry , and I believe in our trade association to lead us as we rise to new heights in 2021 .”
Next year the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo will mark the 30th anniversary of the industry on January 17-20 , 2022 in Las Vegas .
Made from a diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil , soybean oil and animal fats , biodiesel and renewable diesel are available now for use in existing diesel engines without modification .
NBB is the U . S . trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel value chain , including producers , feedstock suppliers , and fuel distributors .
To learn more about the conference , visit www . biodieselconference . org . l FON
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