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Biodiesel Infrastructure Development

Photo of a school bus fueling with biodiesel.

There is much to consider when building biodiesel fueling infrastructure. This page provides resources to help you start. Also visit the Fleets section for information on how to build your alternative fuel vehicle fleet.

Biodiesel Handling and Use

Fleets that use biodiesel must understand biodiesel fuel specifications and the proper ways to handle and store the fuel. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory produced a comprehensive publication providing guidelines for handling and storing biodiesel: Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines (PDF 1.5 MB). Following is a summary of key handling and use guidelines.

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Equipment and Standards

  • Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines (PDF 1.5 MB)

  • Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines—Japanese version (PDF 272 KB)

  • To avoid engine operational problems, pure biodiesel (B100) must meet the requirements of ASTM D6751-07b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels. This table summarizes the requirements.

  • Biodiesel Production and Quality, by the National Biodiesel Board (PDF 26 KB)

  • Keep up with the latest biodiesel activities by visiting the National Biodiesel Board's Fuel Quality page or reading their Biodiesel Bulletin.

Buying Biodiesel

Safety

  • Sample Material Safety Data Sheet, by the National Biodiesel Board (PDF 43 KB)

  • Health Effects Testing, by the National Biodiesel Board (PDF 14 KB)

Biodiesel Information & Advocacy Organizations

The following organizations provide information about biodiesel technology, standards, safety, policy, advocacy, and more:

Training

Visit the AFDC Alternative Fuels Training page to learn about organizations that provide alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure training.

Fleet Experiences

Visit Fleet Experiences to learn how others have successfully implemented biodiesel infrastructure into their fleets.

The article Building Successful AFV Fueling Stations—Tips, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned (PDF 1.5 MB) summarizes characteristics of successful infrastructure development projects.