Biodiesel PlantsImportant Note: This item is in mature support as of May, 2023 and will be retired in September, 2023. A new version of this item available for your use. Esri recommends updating your maps and apps to use the new version.This feature layer, derived from Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, depicts biodiesel manufacturing plants in the U.S. Per the EIA, "Biodiesel is produced by transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats. Vegetable oils (mainly soybean oil) are the main feedstocks for U.S. biodiesel production. Other major U.S. biodiesel feedstocks include animal fats from meat processing plants and used/recycled cooking oil and yellow grease from restaurants. Rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, and palm oil are major feedstocks for biodiesel production in other countries. Algae are potential sources for biofuels. Algae contain pockets of fat that help keep them afloat, which can be collected and processed into biofuels."Renewable Energy Group PlantData currency: This cached Esri service is checked monthly for updates from its federal source (Biodiesel Plants)Data Modification(s): NoneFor more information, please visit: Biofuels Explained, U.S. Biodiesel Plant Production CapacityFor feedback: ArcGIScomNationalMaps@esri.comThumbnail source image courtesy of: United Soybean BoardEnergy Information AdministrationPer EIA, "The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment."

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