An “extensive pallet” of feedstocks has been an important advantage for biodiesel producers, enabling them to stabilize supplies when much of the U.S. was experiencing drought in 2012, Scott and Weber write. “Although neither of us could be considered an expert judge of art, the mosaic of biodiesel feedstocks could be considered one of the more colourful pieces of artwork, if not a masterpiece, within the biofuels arena,” they say. Distillers’ corn oil (DCO) as a biodiesel feedstock grew 105% in 2012 and 62% in 2013. (h/t to Environmental News Bits)
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