Re: Where to get biodiesel in Texas

We need to get some BD at the Love's Truck Stop on I-20 in Van, Texas.[8D]

Distribution Drive no longer offers biodiesel at their Addison location.. mainly because that's a residential neighborhood I guess. However, all the other places to get biodiesel are nowhere nearby. Anybody know of a biodiesel fueling station close to Addison, TX?

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Originally posted by Texas BioDiesel Geek
B20 Retail in Ft. Worth A new Biodiesel location in Ft Worth is now open for business as of March 29th 2005 and this location sells a B20 Biodiesel blend. The pump is open 24/7 so you can show up anytime and it will take all major credit cards, plus a number of fleet cards: DFW Biodiesel, Inc. 2561 E. Long Ave Ft. Worth, TX 76137 Tel: 817-875-5147 www.DFWBiodiesel.com [img]http://www.dfwbiodiesel.com/Ft.%20Worth%20facilitySM[/img]

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Bought it, love it. [^] Go for it folks. [;)] Found out that B100 is sometimes available here too, but call ahead to be sure.

Found a new biodiesel place on the north side of Houston. Houston Biodiesel is located at 2970 Farrell Rd. just east of IAH off of Aldine Westfield. Paid $2.75 for B99 yesterday. They also carry B100 for $3.00 MikeyB

Why is BioDiesel as expensive as regular diesel? I understand the basics of supply and demand, but wonder how and why it is that the cost is not significantly cheaper than premium gasoline. If we want to increase the market share of people using BD, it would make sense to drop the price of BD to below premium diesel and premium gas. I checked the price at Major Brand Gas on Oltorf on TUE 11OCT05 and it was $3.29 p/gal. which is the same price as premium petrol diesel at Texaco and Shell stations nearby. I assume most of us our motivated to save money and to do the right thing by the environment and that's why we've jumped onto this bandwagon. To get other's to join, I feel that the prime motivation will be saving $$$$$. If the price of BD isn't any cheaper, I don't see how that's going to happen. EcoWise was selling B99 for $2.99 p/gal on WED 12OCT05. I've seen non-premium petrol diesel selling for that. Granted, EcoWise's price is a a step in the right direction. I would expect to see biodiesel, whatever grade, at about $2.00 p/gal. That would certainly make people take notice. A significant price difference would also lead to a lot of questions about the switch-over to BD. VW in collusion with Archer Daniels Midland currently only approves of BD no higher than B5. Their statement basically absolves them of any warranty support if you run anything higher than B5. Perhaps this is part of the reason there isn't more push to lower BD prices. The suppliers I've happened to find sell grades higher than B5. I wish VW would come clean about the fact that their cars CAN run higher biodiesel content quality fuel, as many on this site attest. Since BD has been popular in Europe for some time now and that B5 seems to be the standard there, I guess that's all the more they are willing to say they support since they have a track record of experience with drivers in Europe.

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Originally posted by Brad in Austin
Why is BioDiesel as expensive as regular diesel? I understand the basics of supply and demand, but wonder how and why it is that the cost is not significantly cheaper than premium gasoline.

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Petrol industry has been around for decades and has had a lot of help from the gov't in establishing itself. There are lots of high-volume refineries (apparently not enough, says the pres., but compared to BD . . .) to produce lots of fuel. Petrol consumers rarely have any brand loyalty and just shop from station to station until they see the cheapest stuff and buy it. BD is a niche market and has had little or no help from the gov't. In fact, the gov't views it the same as petrol in many ways, so the costs of licensing and selling the fuel are comparable to a high-volume petrol station. The fuel at ecowise is made from virgin cooking oil, so producers are competing for oil with another industry. Production is low compared to petrol, and there aren't many companies competing for the market. Many of us are excited enough at the prospect of using a domestic, renewable, high-quality fuel and are willing to pay a premium to get it. As long as they can sell all the fuel they can make for a high price, they will. When more production leads to a surplus of unsold fuel, someone will lower the price. So, if you want to see lower prices, build a giant production plant and buy huge quantities of inputs at wholesale discounts, then flood the market. We'll all be grateful to you for it. Otherwise, just be glad you can get good fuel for the price of #2 rotgut. Many of us were paying $3.40/gal for BD when petrol was down around $2. k

Bought some B100 a week ago from dfw biodiesel. I ended up with 3 gallons of dinosaur diesel leftover, to 36 gallons of b100 in my tank. Now my exhaust smells like burning food. [:p]

The Loves Truck Stop in Anna is now carrying Willie Nelson's biodiesel. Loves Store # 299 - Anna, TX I-75, Anna, Texas 75409 Exit 48 - Central Expressway (I-75) Phone: 972-924-3683 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-Loves%20Truck%20Stop%20Anna%20299.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com

The Knox Super Stop in Hillsboro is now carrying Willie Nelson's biodiesel. Knox Super Stop I-35 @ FM310 Hillsboro, Texas 75409 Phone: 254-582-3334 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-%20Knox%20Super%20Stop%20Hillsboro.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com

The USA Travel Center in Dallas is now carrying Willie Nelson's B20 blend of biodiesel. Exit 470 off I-20 8181 S. Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75228 Tell: 972-228-9290 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-%20USA%20Travel%20Center.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com

The Knox Super Stop in Forney is now carrying Willie Nelson's biodiesel. Knox Super Stop - Forney Exit 460 - Clements Road 14410 West Highway 80 Forney, TX 75126 Tel: 972-552-9021 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-%20Knox%20Super%20Stop%20Forney.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com

The Knox Super Stop Downtown Dallas is now carrying Willie Nelson's biodiesel. Knox Super Stop - Dallas 2221 Irving Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 Tel: 214-651-7286 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-%20Knox%20Super%20Stop%20Dallas.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com

Here are some sources for all types of fuels: http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/refueling.html Alternative Fuels Data Center - fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Stations are located throughout US. http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/default.shtm Biodiesel - finding biodiesel is getting easier and the rewards are many.  Many Americans have started manufacturing biodiesel at home. http://www.gaswatch.org Gas Watch - As they Power to the People at the Pump http://www.gasbuddy.com GasBuddy runs 170+ local web sites that help you find cheap gas prices in USA and Canada http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/ Gas Price Watch- tracks gasoline prices at local stations from reports provided by consumers Eileen and Michael http://www.USAer.com ```````````````````` You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.-Jim Rohn

DENTON Rudy’s Country Store, at 520 S. Interstate 35E, on the southbound service road between Fort Worth Drive and Teasley Lane, began selling the cleaner-burning blended biodiesel fuel at the pump Monday. (4/17/2006) This fuel comes from Denton Biodiesel Ind which has been supplying fuel to Denton's city vehicles for over a year, and runs their refinery from waste methane at the city's landfill. Here is a link to the EPA's page on Denton Biodiesel. http://www.epa.gov/landfill/proj/prof/profile/dentontexashybridlfgrecov.htm Jeff in Texas 2001 Golf GL TDI 5-speed 264,000 miles since 5/1/01 and climbing!

B20 in Denton--Biodiesel Supplied by Biodiesel Industries (www.fryoiltofuel.com)--at Rudy's BBQ--fill up both tanks at once. Biodiesel Industries of Greater Dallas Fort Worth, LLC Cassandra Palo Biodiesel Sales (940) 300-0250 cpalo@biodieselindustries.com Jeff Jewell Feedstock Procurement (940)239-0558 jjewell@biodieselindustries.com These guys are great! Check them out North Texas. biodiesel is sexy

Big Daddy's on I-45 in Wilmer is now carrying Willie Nelson's biodiesel. Big Daddy's General Store Exit 272 - 3700 N. I-45 Wilmer, TX 75172 Tel: 972-754-3322 - Click the link below for a map: http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/locations-TX-%20Big%20Daddy%27s%20General%20Store.html [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Willie%20NelsonSM[/img] http://www.wnbiodiesel.com [img]http://www.wnbiodiesel.com/Big%20Daddy%27s%20General%20Store%20BioWillie%20CanopySM[/img]

DieselGreen Fuels is now open in Austin! DieselGreen Fuels 3222 E. 5th St. Austin, TX 78702 512-391-0569 Our hours are by appointment right now, but we are generally available 7 days a week. We have ASTM B100 (B99.99) as well as clean filtered vegetable oil for sale. We also do vegetable oil collection, and sell all the tanks, hoses, and pumps you might need. We fully support home brewers and grease conversions, as well as people who just want to fill up. Come see us at the Renewable Roundup in Fredericksburg this weekend - I'm speaking at 2pm on Sunday. Jason Burroughs DieselGreen Fuels http://www.dieselgreenfuels.com 512-391-0569 Jason Burroughs

Biodiesel in Montgomery, Tx. They offer B20, B99 and B100. http://www.montgomerybiodiesel.com/ MikeyB

Biodiesel in Houston [img]C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\HRB\logo3_files[/img] Houston Renova Biodiesel's north location is now open in the New Canney area close to the Wal Mart Distribution Center at: 20288 FM 1314 at Gene Campbell Blvd. Our second location will open is 5 weeks (Mid November 2006) west in I-10 at exit 732. Call us anytime 281-576-9673 eloy@hrbiodiesel.com www.hrbiodiesel.com

In Ralls, Tx you can buy B20 last time I bought it was $2.47/gal.  http://www.brownfieldbiodiesel.com