Biovantage Fuels launches 5 Mgy biodiesel plant in Illinois

In Illinois, Biovantage Fuels has launched its 5 waste vegetable oil Mgy biodiesel plant, but has not released a target date for the commencement of ASTM-compliant biodiesel shipments from the plant. The facility is said to be adjusting its process to produce fuel at ASTM standards.

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