Biodiesel, Ethanol, and Renewable Fuel Projects Now Underway
As the summer driving season gets underway this weekend, drivers across Missouri have more opportunities to fill their tanks with biofuels produced in the state. The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding last month for 19 projects expanding access to and storage of biodiesel, ethanol, and other renewable fuels. Department spokesperson Christi Miller says many of the projects are underway.
Miller credits the efforts of Missouri farmers through the corn and soy merchandising councils for promoting expanded biofuel access.
Close to two-point-one million dollars were awarded by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Spokesperson Christi Miller says additional funding remains available for interested retailers and fuel distributors. Details are available on the Missouri Department of Agriculture website.
Biofuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, April 2022
Biodiesel (B6+) Projects
| Recipient | Amount | Project Details |
| Fuel Marketing Corporation, Willow Springs | $14,077.10 | Computer hardware and software used to increase volume at biodiesel terminals |
| MFA Oil Company, Columbia | $37,125 | Purchase and installation of an above-ground heated tank at a fuel distribution facility |
| Magellan Pipeline Company, Tulsa, OK | $220,000 | Adding biodiesel storage to a terminal facility in Missouri |
| Deluxe Truck Stop LLC, St. Joseph | $40,854.55 | Installation of an underground storage tank and four fuel dispensers at one retail location |
| Wilmoth Oil Company, LLC, Mount Vernon | $250,000 | Installation of a new biodiesel dispenser and underground B99 tank at a new retail location, and a new storage tank at an existing retail location |
| River Bend Fuels, Cape Girardeau | $250,000 | Installation of a new biodiesel pump and above-ground B99 tank for bulk blending |
| Parson’s Oil Co. LLC, Leadington | $130,089.44 | Installation of new biodiesel dispensers and an underground storage tank at one retail location |
| American River Transportation Co. LLC, St. Louis | $250,000 | Upgrades at a biodiesel terminal to allow for increased throughput |
| Dash Energy Resources, Peculiar | $88,901 | Installation of fuel dispensers, underground biodiesel storage tanks and associated hardware for a new fueling station |
| Cole County Government, Jefferson City | $8708.12 | installation of a new biodiesel pump and above-ground storage tank at the county fleet facility |
| Landes Oil Inc., Jamesport | $95,464.87 | Installation of an above-ground biodiesel storage tank and blending controller equipment to allow for sales of higher biodiesel blends |
Ethanol (E15+) Projects
| Recipient | Amount | Project Details |
| Home Service Oil Co., Barnhart | $178,200 | Installation of new storage tanks and fuel dispensers at four retail locations |
| Scrivener Oil Company, Inc., Ozark | $54,931.25 | Installation of new storage tanks and fuel dispensers at two Signal retail locations |
| Casey’s General Stores, Inc., Ankeny, IA | $122,056.28 | Installation of fuel dispensers at seven Missouri retail locations |
| Liter’s VP, LLC, Center | $16,987.58 | Installation and retrofit of fuel dispensers and a storage tank at one retail location |
| Kum & Go, L.C., Des Moines, IA | $73,150 | Installation of fuel dispensers at two Missouri retail locations |
| Parsons Oil Co. LLC, Leadington | $33,412.50 | installation of a new storage tank and fuel dispensers at one retail location |
| Dash Energy Resources, Peculiar | $180,500 | Installation of fuel dispensers, underground storage tanks and associated hardware for a new fueling station |
| Love’s Travel Stops & Country Store, Oklahoma City | $55,000 | Retrofit of existing fuel dispensers at four Missouri locations to allow for the sale of E15 |
