The data displays the world's largest biodiesel producing countries according to their production volume in 2017. With a production volume of around 3.3 billion liters, Argentina was ranked fourth that year.
Biodiesel in the United StatesBiodiesel is generally composed of a chemically reacting lipid, such as a vegetable oil or an animal fat, and an alcohol that produces fatty acid esters. It is meant to be used in normal diesel engines and can be used alone or as a blend with petrodiesel. Some blends of biodiesel can also be used for heating purposes.
