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Legislative Report

NJ Acting Governor Enacts Ethanol Plant Funding Legislation

Local New York newspaper the Garden City News recently reported that New Jersey's acting governor Richard Codey signed into law last week a bill that appropriates $1 million in federal funding for the development of a new ethanol production facility in West Deptford, NJ.

According to the newspaper, the plant, which is being designed to produce 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, is expected to cost between $60 million and $70 million.

The paper noted that the $1 million in existing Department of Housing and Urban Development funding will be used for administrative, legal and permitting expenses.

(GARDEN CITY NEWS: 3/30)

Industry Report

Biodiesel Industries Opens New Plant in Denton, TX

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that Biodiesel Industries, Inc. and the city of Denton, TX opened earlier this week a new biodiesel plant powered entirely by biogas from the city landfill.

According to NBB, Biodiesel Industries and city officials coordinated efforts throughout the project.

NBB noted that feedstock for the plant will include used cooking oil from local restaurants and farm refuse.

"Not only is the product better for the environment, but so is the production process," said NBB executive director Joe Jobe.

NBB said Denton has committed to using B20, a fuel blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent standard petroleum diesel, from the plant in its diesel vehicle fleet, with additional sales to be made through regional distribution channels.

(EIN STAFF: 3/29)

International Report

Malaysia Looks to Partner With U.S. on Biodiesel Production

Reuters recently reported that Malaysian commodities minister Datuk Peter Chin has revealed that the country hopes to partner with U.S. companies to produce palm oil-based biodiesel for the American automobile market.

According to Reuters, Chin said he met with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration last month.

Reuters said the Malaysian government hopes to develop a national biodiesel policy by June of this year.

(REUTERS: 3/16)