Valero, Diamond Alternative Energy's Diamond Green Plant Starts Production

The renewable diesel project operated by Diamond Green Diesel, the joint venture between Valero VLO subsidiary Diamond Alternative Energy LLC and Darling International Inc., has reached mechanical completion and the startup process will lead to full production, company officials announced. Once it's in full operation, the 9,300 barrel-per-day plant will process recycled animal fat and cooking oil as well as corn oil into renewable diesel fuel that has comparable properties to petroleum-based diesel. The renewable diesel can be shipped by pipeline and meets low-carbon fuel standards. "We're proud to announce that the Diamond Green Diesel plant has been completed and started up," said Clay Bryant, Manager of Commercial Operations for Diamond Green Diesel "The renewable diesel produced here is not only a U.S.-made renewable fuel made from U.S.-based feedstocks, but it will also create jobs, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and promote energy security."