Chemical and Physical Description

In 2018, global production of biodiesel, which is commonly referred to as ”fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) or “B100”, was around 35.4 million tons. This high quantity makes biodiesel one of the world’s most produced and marketed bio-based fuel.

The biofuel market or industry differs between several ”generations” of biodiesel, which depends on the feedstock and its sustainability.

First-generation biodiesel is made from food crops grown on arable land. These are food crops grown explicitly for fuel production and no other purpose. The development of biodiesel usage in many countries is driven by the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, although many stakeholders question the environmental impact of biodiesel, in particular on direct and