Biodiesel industry group certifies Sprague

August 31, 2006

NH Business Review Staff,

Sprague Energy of Portsmouth has been certified as a biodiesel provider by the National Biodiesel Board.

The National BioDiesel Board, the trade association for the biodiesel industry, certified Sprague’s ability to provide biodiesel fuel that meets or exceeds industry standards for low-sulfur diesel fuel and heating oil. Sprague offers biodiesel fuel, a blend of soybean oil and diesel fuel, at terminals in Albany and Oceanside, N.Y. It is planning to open others along the East Coast.

“This designation demonstrates Sprague’s commitment to supplying our customers with the highest quality biodiesel,” said Sprague President and CEO John McClellan. – JEFF FEINGOLD

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