new biodiesel blending facility in Roca, NE

On June 15th Sapp Bros. celebrated with an open house to our new biodiesel blending facility in Roca, NE.

With biodiesel blends available year-round, this facility provides new opportunities for fuel distributors and boosts our local economy by supporting Nebraska Soybean Farmers. The Sapp Bros. Roca biodiesel blending facility is located at 1700 Saltillo Rd, Roca, Nebraska.

Biodiesel is a high quality, high-performance fuel made from the oil in soybeans grown right here in Nebraska. To learn more about the benefits this brings to our local economy, energy security and environment reach out to your local Sapp Bros. Petroleum expert: Contact us.

Biodiesel helps the environment, the farming economy and is better for equipment. It is made from plant based oils, used cooking oils and animals fats. It is clean burning and can be used in any diesel engine without modification. It is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as fast as sugar. Biodiesel has undergone health effect testing required by the Clean Air Act. Results show that biodiesel poses significantly lower risk to human health over petroleum diesel. Like any fuel, biodiesel will burn. “Biodiesel use supports Nebraska’s economy and local communities, and Sapp Bros. believes in providing biodiesel blends for Nebraska retails, fleets, farmers and other diesel users.” Says Andy Richard, CEO of Sapp Bros.

Biodiesel boosts revenue for Nebraska’s farmers as using soybeans as the base stock for biofuels adds significant value per bushel to soybeans since the demand for soy oil is so great. Biodiesel producers are a vital part of a manufacturing sector that adds substantial value to agricultural commodities and has a significant economic impact.

Sapp Bros. is a leading expert when it comes to the blending and storing of bio fuels. Since our inception in Peru, Illinois, we have gained knowledge and expertise that has allowed us to invest in the infrastructure of three bio terminals in the state of Iowa. Partnering with the various state Soybean boards and other like-minded petroleum jobbers has also enabled Sapp Bros. to install other infrastructure across the state of Nebraska as well as a location in Kansas, which provides everyone the chance to blend bio in their fuel if they choose to do so.