Increase in Number of Samples Received In June, we have seen a number of biodiesel samples for the full ASTM D 6751 Package. Also, companies are looking closer at their product and focusing on areas like Calcium and Magnesium, or Cloud Point. It is only a matter of time before the National Biodiesel Tax Credit…
Category Archives: Biodiesel Testing News
Biodiesel Tax Credit Passes
The Senate passed the Biodiesel Tax Credit… More information contained in this article.
Biodiesel Tax Credit – Update
Biodiesel Plants are trying to hang-on in wake of the latest non-action by congress with respect to the Biodiesel Tax Credit. The American Soybean Association issued an Action Alert to the Senate to put the tax credit back into the National Jobs Bill. Hopefully, action will be taken soon on this initiative.
Biodiesel Testing Announcement
As the Biodiesel Industry continues to struggle in 2010,Midwest Laboratories Personnel continue to follow this industry closely to see how developments in 2010 will affect Biodiesel Producers and Marketers With this announcement and the happenings occuring at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference 2010 , Midwest Laboratories would like to offer clients the following: Introduction of…
2010 National Biodiesel Conference
This is the first time in three years that our company will not be at the National Biodiesel Conference. I have been keeping abreast of news on the National Biodiesel Conference Blog. Great Information and you can check out all of the great speakers. Hear Joe Jobe’s Opening Remarks Listen to Keynote Speaker: Economist Don Reynolds…
Biofuels Report – What is your reaction?
Overall, I think Ethanol and Biodiesel Producers and Organizations were pleased with the EPA announcment of the new RSF2 wording as reported by AgWired. Bob Dineen from RFA also agreed However read Senator Mike Johann’s reaction on this matter. Interesting…Mr. Johanns brings up interesting points on E-15 and Sound Science as some of his disagreements….
Biodiesel Tax Credit Update
As most of you know the $1 Gallon Tax Credit did not pass the Senate. Some companies like REG are restating their hope for passage in January. It is important to read what the Illinois PMAA response to this issue is. Producers and suppliers will be impacted by this delay.
Biodiesel Producer Dilemna
Biodiesel Production is in jeopardy for 2010. No action is on the horizon to bring biodiesel producers relief from higher prices. As a result, many companies will close their doors. This is what we are hearing from our clients and what others are saying. This industry was beginning to grow a couple of years ago…
New Biodiesel Cold Packages
Midwest Laboratories is offering a new biodiesel testing package consisting of the following analysis: ASTM Tests: Annex to D6751 -Cold Soak Filtration ASTM 6371 -Cold Filter Plugging Point ASTM D2500 – Cloud Point ASTM D 97 – Pour Point The price of this analysis is $225.00 | or you can order online and receive sampling…
Cold Soak Filtration
The Cold Soak Filtration, (ASTM D 7501 or Annex ASTM D 6751) depending on who you are talking to is being enforced as part of ASTM D 6751. We have been performing this test for three years and have kept up with all of the updates. Price is stil $85.00 or as part of our…