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National chain Safeway opens biodiesel retail location
By eTrucker Staff
National chain Safeway Inc. recently launched B20 biodiesel sales at a retail location in Seattle as part of a test on the alternative fuel.
“Conserving our nation's valuable energy resources is something that Safeway and our customers care deeply about,” said Greg Sparks, president of Safeway’s Seattle Division, in a written statement. “Safeway is proud to be able to offer an alternative fuel for our customers in Seattle. Selecting this area to test market biodiesel fuel was a natural for us as Seattle -- and Washington State as a whole -- continues to lead the nation when it comes to encouraging and accepting alternative energy and fuel options.”
The station in west Seattle is one of the country’s first national retailer-owned biodiesel fueling stations, according to Safeway. The fuel center will sell B20 biodiesel which is a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel.
The chain is selling SoyPOWER brand biodiesel, a product which comes from the Iowa-based full-service biodiesel company, Renewable Energy Group. Safeway also is considering offering B20 at more of its fuel centers.
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