Around the World

In All Its Glorious Forms
Biodiesel can be made from any kind of vegetable oil whether used to cook of fresh off the plant. Biodiesel is most commonly made from soybean, rapeseed, palm, sunflower, safflower, jatropha, and mustard oil. Hemp, castor oil, and algae are undergoing research to prove their abilities as fuel. (8)

Who Would Want to Use Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is already common in many countries. Biodiesel is 5% of all diesel fuel in France, Italy, and Germany. Most countries in Europe are required to have at least 2% in their diesel. Biodiesel is also used in the Philippines, Australia, and many other countries in Asia including China and Japan.

This map shows all the counries that use biodiesel.

What Jobs Are There in the Biodiesel Industry?

Active jobs include:

Senior Process Development Chemical Engineer
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Associates Plant Manager
Plant Superintendent
Bioprocess Development Scientist
Chemical Engineers
Process Engineers
Fermentation Scientists
R&D Scientists
QC Chemist
Analytical Chemist

There are also office jobs, including:

Senior Director of Government Affairs
Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Sales
Sales Representative
Research Associate
Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Senior Financial Analyst

Here are some companies in Biodiesel.
Click on an image to view the company website.

(This is the company Mike Rowe worked with)