Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Washakie Renewable Energy has been producing advanced biofuels and chemicals since 2007. Dedicated to promoting environmental health, Washakie Renewable Energy is proud of its production of high-quality, renewable biodiesels.
Many individuals believe that biodiesel is a new invention, but the history of its creation dates back to 1900, just a few years after German engineer Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine.
When Rudolf Diesel created his engine, it stood out from traditional petrol engines due to its ability to run on fuels from various sources. During the 1900 Paris Exposition, the first example of a diesel engine running on peanut oil was showcased. Unfortunately, the public largely ignored this display because of the increasing popularity of petrochemical diesel.
The spotlight did not turn to alternative fuels again until the 1930s. During this time, scientists made attempts to split vegetable oils into fatty acids and glycerine, but they were unable to make any significant advances until 1937. In this year, G. Chavanne filed a patent in Belgium for the process of extracting ethyl ester from palm oil. The product that resulted from this patented process closely resembled modern biofuel and it was used in several successful trials.
Between 1939 and 1945, several countries established biodiesel initiatives, including Japan, Argentina, Brazil, and China. However, these initiatives were largely stopped after the petrochemical trade was restored following World War II. The industry again took a large break from the spotlight until the 1970s and 1980s when scientists again started making advances in the production of biodiesels. By 2004, the US had over 20 biodiesel plants, and that number has steadily grown ever since.
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