Menard Terminal Has New 30,000 Gallon Biodiesel Storage Tank

GROWMARK today announced the completion of a new 30,000 gallon biodiesel storage tank at the Menard Petroleum Terminal near Springfield, Ill. The addition of this tank brings the total fuel storage at the facility to more than 9.7 million total gallons of biodiesel, ethanol, diesel, and gasoline.

The new storage tank is insulated and can be heated when necessary to maintain a consistent temperature of 55°F or above year-round. A state-of-the-art ratio blending system is in place to maintain a precise flow of both the biodiesel and diesel components in every batch, ensuring accuracy whether the desired blend is B2, B5, B11, or B20. The proprietary FS Dieselex Gold performance enhancer and SURE-FLO cold flow improver additives can also be injected through the ratio blending system.

All biodiesel sourced for the Menard Terminal meets the GROWMARK Biodiesel Quality Assurance Program specifications, which exceed national ASTM standards for quality. The GROWMARK System has been a strong supporter of homegrown biofuels and has worked to make sure they were successful in the marketplace through positive customer experiences. To that end, the GROWMARK Biodiesel Quality Assurance Program ensures dependability through management of biodiesel quality characteristics that make a performance difference, according to Mark Dehner, GROWMARK marketing manager, refined and renewable fuels.

“By requiring stricter product specifications, and mandating storage, transportation and handling procedures, customers are assured that our biodiesel blends will keep them operating,” Dehner said. “This commitment to quality above industry standards demonstrates our dedication to their success and is the reason for our continued leadership in the renewable fuels industry. Just being “good enough” is not “good enough” for the FS System energy teams.”

GROWMARK is also pursuing BQ-9000 Certified Marketer accreditation by the National Biodiesel Board. This “seal of approval” is assigned to marketers who consistently meet fuel quality standards and maintain a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices.