Biodiesel Magazine

What Biodiesel Magazine does

Biodiesel Magazine is a B2B trade publication serving the global biodiesel and renewable fuels industry. The publication is operated by BBI International (parent company; a diversified media group that also publishes Biomass Magazine, Ethanol Producer Magazine, SAF Magazine, Carbon Capture Magazine, and UAS Magazine) and is based in Grand Forks, United States. Its core product is a print and online magazine delivering daily news, feature articles, market analysis, and policy coverage across 25+ topic areas spanning biodiesel production, feedstocks, policy, sustainable aviation fuels, renewable diesel, marine biofuels, biocarbon, carbon capture, and international markets in North America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, and Africa/Middle East.

The product portfolio extends well beyond the magazine: the company operates a podcast series (currently Season 5) covering technical topics such as renewable diesel pretreatment and higher biodiesel blends, an Industry Directory categorizing producers, equipment suppliers, feedstock providers, and service firms, a searchable Biodiesel Plant Database listing 147 facilities and 4,825.44 million gallons per year of capacity across the US and Canada, and a job board connecting employers with industry candidates. It also hosts and sponsors marquee industry events including the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (2,300+ attendees), the North American SAF Conference & Expo (co-produced with CAAFI and the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative), the International Biomass Conference & Expo, and the Carbon Capture & Storage Summit.

Monetization spans five streams: annual print magazine subscriptions (recurring), digital advertising and sponsored content on biodieselmagazine.com, conference sponsorships and exhibit fees, fee-based Industry Directory listings, and Job Board employer packages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via quote-based sales through contact channels. Distribution combines a self-serve website (free registration-based access), a podcast distributed on standard channels, and direct-sale conference participation targeting enterprise advertisers and exhibitors.

Name

Biodiesel Magazine

Legal name

Biodiesel Magazine

Website

https://biodieselmagazine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biodiesel Magazine is a B2B trade publication operated by BBI International covering the global biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries through a print/online magazine, podcast, industry events, plant database, directory, and job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofuels Trade Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biodiesel (FAME) Production (EUAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Biodiesel industry news
• Renewable fuels media
• Biofuels trade publication
• Sustainable aviation fuel reporting
• Bioenergy industry coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Forks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print Magazine Subscriptions: Annual and periodic print magazine subscriptions providing in-depth coverage of the biodiesel industry including technical articles, market analysis, and industry trends
2. Digital Advertising: Display advertisements, sponsored content, and banner ads on the website and digital properties
3. Conference and Event Sponsorships: Hosting and sponsoring industry events including the Carbon Capture & Storage Summit, North American SAF Conference & Expo, and other biofuels industry gatherings with exhibitor and sponsorship packages
4. Job Board Listings: Employment marketplace connecting biodiesel and renewable fuels industry employers with qualified candidates through job posting packages
5. Industry Directory Listings: Fee-based listings in the Biodiesel Industry Directory covering associations, producers, equipment suppliers, service providers, and other industry participants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biodiesel Magazine is a B2B trade publication covering the global biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries through a print and online magazine, daily news articles, a podcast series, an industry directory, a biodiesel plant database, a jobs board, and major industry conferences and events. The publication provides industry intelligence on feedstocks, production technology, policy and regulation, markets, and operations to professionals across the biofuels value chain.

Product overview

Biodiesel Magazine is a business-to-business trade publication providing comprehensive coverage of the biofuels industry through multiple content channels. The core offering is its print and online magazine featuring news articles, feature stories, and research on biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels. The publication supports its audience through a podcast series with industry interviews, an extensive industry directory listing service providers across dozens of categories, a plant database covering 147+ North American biodiesel facilities, a job board for industry employment, and event listings for major industry conferences including the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo and North American SAF Conference & Expo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Biodiesel Magazine (Print & Online) A trade publication covering the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries through news articles, feature stories, and research reports published both in print and online formats. Distributed to industry professionals globally with an archive dating back to 2004.
• Biodiesel Magazine Podcast Series Audio podcast series featuring interviews with industry experts and technical discussions on renewable diesel pretreatment, higher biodiesel blends, filtration technology, policy developments, and international biofuel markets. Currently on Season 5.
• Industry Conferences & Events Major industry conferences and expos organized and sponsored by BBI International, including the Carbon Capture & Storage Summit, North American SAF Conference & Expo, International Biomass Conference & Expo, and the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. Events draw 2,300+ attendees and offer exhibitor and sponsorship packages.
• Biodiesel Jobs Board Online job board connecting biodiesel and renewable fuels industry employers with qualified candidates through paid job posting packages. Includes the Biodiesel Job Package with unlimited job postings.
• Biodiesel Industry Directory Comprehensive fee-based directory categorizing industry service providers across categories including biodiesel production, chemicals, equipment, feedstocks, consulting, engineering, finance, and transportation. Includes associations, producers, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
• Biodiesel Plant Database Searchable database listing over 147 biodiesel plants across the United States and Canada with information on location, feedstock type, and production capacity measured in millions of gallons per year (total listed capacity of 4,825.44 MMgy).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAF Magazine and the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) collaborate to produce the North American SAF Conference & Expo, bringing together aviation fuel decarbonization stakeholders including airlines, corporations, fuel producers, and policymakers. The partnership includes agenda development, speaker coordination, and industry collaboration for aviation fuel decarbonization.
• Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of the North American SAF Conference & Expo alongside SAF Magazine and CAAFI, focusing on the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel solutions across North America with emphasis on Canadian market development and policy frameworks.
• BBI InternationalcoreOthersBiodiesel Magazine is published by BBI International, a media company specializing in renewable energy and biofuels industry publications. BBI International produces multiple related industry publications including Biomass Magazine, Ethanol Producer Magazine, SAF Magazine, and Carbon Capture Magazine, and organizes major industry conferences such as the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
• International Biomass Conference & ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located with the North American Biocarbon Conference, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world, expecting over 1,000 attendees, 180 exhibitors, and 100 speakers from 25+ countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Argus Media: Global commodity intelligence firm providing pricing, news, and analytics for biofuels and renewable feedstocks. Comparable on the market intelligence and price-reporting side, but operates at much larger scale with paid data terminals and consulting.
• BloombergNEF: Leading energy transition research and news provider covering biofuels, SAF, and renewable diesel. Competes indirectly for advertising dollars from the same large biofuel producers and policy audiences.
• Renewable Energy World: Established B2B media brand covering the full renewable energy spectrum (solar, wind, bioenergy, storage). Overlaps with Biodiesel Magazine on the bioenergy and policy beats but serves a broader audience with larger editorial scale.
• S&P Global Commodity Insights (Platts): Major energy and commodities intelligence provider covering biofuels and renewable diesel markets. Overlaps with Biodiesel Magazine on news and market analysis but competes on the premium intelligence tier with far greater resources.

Direct peers

• Biofuels Digest: Long-running independent B2B media outlet covering biofuels, renewable diesel, SAF, and renewable chemicals. Closest standalone competitor in terms of audience, content cadence, and industry intelligence focus.
• Biomass Magazine: Another BBI International title covering the broader biomass industry with print, digital, podcast, and event channels. Same revenue model, overlapping advertiser base, and shared conference portfolio (International Biomass Conference & Expo).
• SAF Magazine: BBI International publication focused exclusively on sustainable aviation fuel, co-producer of the North American SAF Conference & Expo with CAAFI. Directly comparable in audience and business model, with strong topical overlap on SAF coverage within Biodiesel Magazine.
• Carbon Capture Magazine: BBI International title focused on carbon capture and storage, with adjacent coverage to Biodiesel Magazine's CCS Summit and biocarbon topic areas. Same publisher, same revenue mix, directly comparable business structure.
• Ethanol Producer Magazine: Sister publication also operated by BBI International covering the ethanol industry with the same trade-magazine, event, directory, and podcast model. Most directly comparable peer given identical business architecture and shared parent.

Regional players

• Oil & Gas Journal: Long-established petroleum industry trade publication that has expanded coverage into renewables and biofuels. Comparable business model (print + digital + events) but with a fossil-fuel primary audience, making it more of a peer on the trade-media business architecture than on niche focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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