Biodiesel
Direct Fuels operates the only biodiesel facility in Dallas-Fort Worth connected to a fuel terminal:

• capacity to produce 10 million gallons of biodiesel per year
• can accept inputs of virtually any type of fat or oil, including soy oil and a variety of animal fats
• the only local biodiesel producer located at a fuel terminal, enabling biodiesel to be blended directly with petroleum diesel per customer specifications
• can produce pure biodiesel (B100) to 5 percent biodiesel (B5) and anything in between

Direct Fuels expects renewable and recycled fuels to account for 40 percent of the company's revenue in 2008. Demand for biodiesel is growing, since it has the potential to push down rising energy costs while having a less harmful effect on the environment than petroleum-based fuels.

To meet rising demand, Direct Fuels has implemented technology that allows for significant flexibility:

• initially using blends of animal fats, but will be able to handle a range of feedstocks
• designed with a sophisticated blending system at the truck loading rack, so customers can request any blend they need
• uses an in-house laboratory for real-time testing, to ensure that all biodiesel will meet appropriate product specifications

Direct Fuels is working to obtain BQ-9000 accreditation from the National Biodiesel Accreditation Program. This demonstrates that the company meets the highest standards for production, storage, manufacturing, shipping and distribution.