Company Profile

Company History

Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, the National Biodiesel Board is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to coordinating the biodiesel industry and educating the public about the fuel. State soybean commodity groups, who funded several biodiesel research and development programs with checkoff dollars, founded the National Soy Diesel Development Board in 1992. The board changed its name to the National Biodiesel Board in 1994 to reflect the preferred name for the fuel, since it can be made from any fat or vegetable oil. NBB membership is comprised of state, national, and international feedstock and processor organizations; biodiesel suppliers; fuel marketers and distributors; and technology providers.

Membership of the National Biodiesel Board has grown significantly over the last several years. Starting with seven members in 1992, NBB now counts over 350 companies as members. These companies vary from Fortune 100 companies to small, family-owned biodiesel production companies. This diverse membership base has provided a strong base for the industry to solicit and gain the support of Congress. With member companies representing nearly all 50 states, biodiesel is definitely a national commodity.