Targray Biodiesel

Established in 2012, Targray’s renewable fuels business is one of the largest and fastest-growing international suppliers of bio-based fuel and feedstock materials.  With 30 years experience in international trade and distribution, we are well-positioned to support the biofuel requirements of industry participants.

Targray Biofuels is an international leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and supply of biodiesel fuel and feedstock.  Supported by our vast network of managed rail cars and terminals, we create biofuel energy solutions to meet the growing global demand for low carbon transportation fuels. Our fuel programs help retailers, distributors, traders and refineries become more profitable while creating a more sustainable economy for future generations.

• Our international supply agreements with manufacturers enable us to deliver global procurement efficiencies for customers.

• We combine our biodiesel supply capabilities and compliance expertise to create turnkey blending solutions for distributors and retailers alike.

• We procure fuel from the lowest-cost producers and efficiently move it to retailers and truck stops in under-served markets.
• Key distribution agreements with certified feedstock suppliers enable us to effectively meet the raw material requirements of biodiesel producers
• We operate one of the largest and fastest-growing biodiesel fuel supply and distribution networks in the United States.
• Our Geneva-based trading business creates innovative supply solutions for EU commodity traders, brokers, distributors, and fuel retailers.

How are Biofuels Made?

Ethanol is an alcohol, the same found in beer and wine. It is made by fermenting any biomass high in carbohydrates through a process similar to brewing beer. Ethanol is mostly used as a fuel additive to cut down a vehicle’s carbon monoxide and other smog-causing emissions. But flexible-fuel vehicles, which run on gasoline and up to 85% ethanol, are widely available in the U.S. and elsewhere.  Pure biodiesel is made by combining alcohol with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking greases. It can be used as an additive, or in its pure form as a 100% renewable alternative for diesel engines.  Other bio-based fuels include methanol and reformulated gasoline components. Methanol, commonly called wood alcohol, is currently produced from natural gas. However, it can also be produced from biomass. There are a number of ways to convert biomass to methanol, but the most common approach is called gasification. With gasification, the biomass is vaporized at high temperatures and impurities are removed. The biomass then passes through a catalyst and is converted into methanol.