The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel in Missouri, the organization announced this week.
Expenses incurred during construction, installation, upgrade or retrofit of fuel dispensers or pumps, storage tanks and other infrastructure qualified for partial funding from the organization.
Eight projects across the state will receive funds to increase the availability of B6 blends and higher:
- MFA Oil Company, Palmyra
- Dhanya & Tashka, LLC, Arnold
- TA Operating, LLC, Concordia, Oak Grove
- Scotland Co. Missouri County Government, Memphis
- SAIA, Inc., St. Peters
- Wortman-Fortner, LLC, Washington
- Narayan, LLC, Hillsboro
- Kalki, LLC, Hillsboro
Funding for biofuel infrastructure is provided through funds made available by the Missouri General Assembly, according to the organization.
“Biodiesel is a Missouri-made, renewable fuel that supports Missouri soybean farmers and provides more options for suppliers and fleets,” Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Chair Mark Lehenbauer said in the news release. “This program is an important step in our efforts to build new demand and access for biodiesel and growth for our economy in the state.”
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority is an organization under the Missouri Department of Agriculture.