Nova Biosource Biodiesel Passes Cold Soak Test

Energy Resource, Nov 19, 2008

ENERGY RESOURCE-19 November 2008-Nova Biosource Biodiesel Passes Cold Soak Test(C)2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com

Nova Biosource Fuels Inc., a refiner and marketer of ASTM-quality biodiesel, said today that it has successfully passed the Cold Soak Filtration Test for more than a year.

Recent changes in ASTM D6751-08 Standard Specifications for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) include mandatory compliance for biodiesel to meet cold soak filtration specifications.

The test subjects the biodiesel to a soak period at cold temperatures, re-warms the fuel, and then filters the biodiesel through a 0.7 micron filter. The test is a qualitative evaluation meant to replicate performance of the biodiesel in cold climates.

The company said its ability to pass the ASTM Cold Soak Filtration Test requirements ensures that it is "well positioned to immediately contribute" to the demand that will be created by the 2009 biodiesel mandate, which requires domestic usage of 500 million gallons of biodiesel next year.

"Nova's patented process has always focused on producing high quality biodiesel," said Kenneth Hern, Chairman and CEO of Nova. "The new ASTM Cold Soak Filtration Test is a hurdle for some companies, but Nova's biodiesel meets this requirement regardless of feedstock input used in our proprietary process."

For more information, visit www.novabiosource.com.

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