We have been getting quite a few questions regarding biodiesel in the winter time from our customers.  After some horror stories from last winter where customers had been using animal fat based biodiesel from other suppliers, we decided to only use vegetable oil for biodiesel production in our facility.  This ensures that we have a lower cloud point (around 1°C) for our biodiesel, and thus a lower gelling temperature. 

Beginning in November, we will begin adding anti-gel compounds to lower that gel point even further. 

For bulk customers, we offer the following suggestions for tank blending of our biodiesel in the winter time:

- Always top load diesel fuel on the truck first, the biodiesel second.
- Always bottom load the biodiesel first to the truck first, the diesel fuel second. 
- Blend each compartment to the desired blend (B5, B10, B20).
- Keep biodiesel above 45°F (7°C) prior to blending.  Watch out for cold tankers!
- Ensure the success of the blending through agitation, if possible.
- Evaluate the cold flow properties.