Biodiesel Production Companies

• The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is a national association representing the biodiesel industry in the U.S. As of October 2010 the NBB lists 28 BQ-9000 accredited biodiesel production companies in America. Most of these companies can supply biodiesel anywhere in U.S. Due to individual company logistics and seasonal crop harvests, you should research pricing and supply with several biodiesel producers.

Archer Daniels Miller Company

• Archer Daniels Miller Company (ADM) produces both ethanol and biodiesel. ADM has patented a process called transesterification, which uses vegetable oils and alcohol to produce biodiesel and glycerin. ADM's products include Connediesel, Connester and glycerin.

Inland Empire Oilseeds, LLC

• Inland Empire Oilseeds, LLC (IEO) produces Odessa Gold Biodiesel. According to IEO, Odessa Gold Biodiesel has higher cetane than regular diesel, which results in better engine performance.

Scott Petroleum Corp.

• Scott Petroleum Corp. offers a long line of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and kerosene. Scott Petroleum's products are available at 14 plant locations in north Ccentral Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and Louisiana. Diesel fuels are available to the public at seven convenience stores, two automated fueling stations and fueling stations at 12 of its bulk plants.

Stepan Company

• Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of chemicals used in industry and by consumers.. In addition to biodiesel production, Stepan manufactures surfectants used in detergents, shampoos, toothpaste and cosmetics. Headquartered Illinois, Stepan has facilities in North and South America, Asia and Europe.

Renewable Energy Group Inc.

• Renewable Energy Group (REG) markets REG-9000 through the existing nationwide diesel infrastructure. REG's biodiesel product is marketed via petroleum companies and fuel distributors. According to REG, this biodiesel product is used for transport fleets, power generation, the mining industry and home heating. REG also offers procurement and risk management, technology services, and production operations.

Lake Erie Biofuels/HERO BX

• Lake Erie Biofuels/Global HERO BX is the leading producer of biodiesel in the U.S. HERO BX uses manufacturing technology with unique processing capabilities (transesterification and acid esterification) to ensure complete utilization of raw materials. HERO BX boasts a quality assurance program which ensures that industry standards are always met.