NPR’s The Conversation – with Kelly King on National Biodiesel Day
National Biodiesel Day on Monday, March 18, marked the birthday of German inventor Rudolf Diesel, whose original design used peanut oil. Today, vegetable oil is the idea behind biodiesel. [...]
Announcing the 3rd Annual Sunflower Farm Music Festival
A field of blooming sunflowers will be the backdrop for the 2024 Sunflower Farm Music Festival on Saturday, May 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as announced by Licorice [...]
Hope Blooms on Kauai
Pacific Biodiesel spearheads Hawaii agriculture-based biofuel to support the U.S. Army’s climate strategy and the Aloha State’s circular economy. Pacific Biodiesel Co-founder Kelly King By Kelly King, Co-founder, [...]
Pacific Biodiesel Awarded Federal Funding to Develop Model for Hawaii Agriculture-Based Biofuel
Project to Prototype Local Production of Food & Fuel from Multiple Agricultural Oil Feedstocks; Supports Army's Climate Strategy and Hawaii's Circular Economy KAUAI, HAWAII (January 16, 2024) – Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, [...]
Hawaii Island Refinery Sets New Record – Dec. 2023
On December 27, 2023 Pacific Biodiesel's refinery on Hawai‘i Island set a new record! For the first time, Pacific Biodiesel has reached 6 MILLION GALLONS of biodiesel produced in a [...]
Demand Accelerates for Biodiesel as Renewable Transportation Fuel in Hawaii
By Christopher Long, Retail Biodiesel Sales Manager for Pacific Biodiesel Retail Biodiesel Fuel Manager Christopher Long at the company's off-grid biodiesel station at Maui's Ma'alaea Harbor. In the [...]
Pacific Biodiesel and Maiden Hawaii Naturals Show Support for Maui Fire Relief Efforts
It seems the whole world knows about the devastating fires on Maui and donations have been pouring in from around the globe. In the aftermath of the August 8th wildfires [...]
Maiden Hawaii Naturals Supports Chef Hui at Made In Maui County Festival
At the Maiden Hawaii Naturals booth Maui Sunflower culinary oil was a featured product with a portion of proceed donated to Chef Hui. The staff was fully engaged! Made in [...]
Companywide Celebration of National Manufacturing Day
Pacific Biodiesel President Bob King and Director of Operations Jenna Long are flanked by some members of the Hawaii Island team in celebration of National Manufacturing Day, October 7. Celebrated [...]
Pacific Biodiesel Leadership Takes Part in East-West Center Program
The international group included representatives from Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, New Zealand, Japan, Saipan and Sāmoa. All photos credit: East-West Center Seminars & Journalism Changing Faces Women's Leadership Seminar [...]
Pacific Biodiesel Director of Agriculture Operations James Twigg-Smith Selected to Join Pacific Century Fellows Cohort
Cohort member and Pacific Biodiesel Director of Agriculture Operations James Twigg-Smith Pacific Biodiesel’s James Twigg-Smith was selected earlier this year as one of 37 young leaders in The [...]
Free Biodiesel to Boats Who are Supporting the Lahaina Relief Efforts
Pacific Biodiesel is donating FREE BIODIESEL to boats who are supporting the relief efforts and transporting supplies to Lahaina. For access to this fuel from our Ma'alaea Harbor Fueling Station [...]
KIUC Receives First Delivery from Pacific Biodiesel
KIUC's 27.5 megawatt Kapaia Power Station is located in Lihue, Kauai On June 28, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) received its first delivery of locally produced biodiesel as [...]
Hawaii Island Company Demonstrates “Farm to Boat” Sustainable Travel
Hawaii Island’s Fair Wind Cruises – a family-owned tour boat company celebrating its 51st anniversary this year – is committed to preserving and protecting the environment for the next generation. [...]
Pacific Biodiesel & Mama’s Fish House Featured in KHON2 Empowered Hawaii’s “Food For Thought” Episode
Mama's Fish House Executive Chef Perry Bateman talks about his passion for farm to table cuisine with Empowered Hawaii host Kelly Simek. Kelly and Bob King take time out [...]
Honolulu Fire Department Commends Pacific Biodiesel Manager
On June 16th, the Honolulu Fire Department recognized 55 civilians, police officers, and fire fighters at its first Commendation Ceremony since the start of the pandemic. Pacific Biodiesel’s Oahu Plant [...]
Pacific Biodiesel Founders Participate in Akakū Panel Centered on Mauiʻs Circular Economy
Earlier this month Akakū Maui Community Media hosted a video screening and panel discussion about the circular economy on Maui at its Akakū Upstairs June salon titled, “Sunflowers, Sustainability & [...]
Kelly King Presents Circular Economy Benefits of Community-Based Biodiesel in latest Guest Editorial
Pacific Biodiesel's Hawaii Island Refinery annually produces 5.5 million gallons of biodiesel that is sold throughout the state. In the Summer Edition of Biobased Diesel Magazine, guest contributor [...]
Music Video Features Pacific Biodiesel Founders’ Maui Sunflower Farm
Hawaiian Airlines is featuring the music of Hawaii on their in-flight videos showcasing the islands’ top artists performing at iconic local landmarks. Last fall, their production team recorded at Bob [...]
Pacific Biodiesel Opens Second Off-Grid Fueling Station on Hawaii Island
Expanding access to its locally produced biodiesel on Hawaii Island, Pacific Biodiesel has opened an off-grid fueling station in Pāhoa at 15-3070 Pahoa Kapoho Road, located southeast of the intersection [...]
Sunflower Farm Music Fest Fundraiser Held on Earth Day
The Sunflower Farm Music Fest presented by Pacific Biodiesel and Mana‘o Radio on April 22, 2023 was a beautiful day of live music, healthy local food and blooming Maui Sunflowers [...]
Complimentary Vinyl LP for All Ticket Purchasers to Sunflower Farm Music Fest – Apr 2023
Multi-platinum music producer, artist manager and event producer Kerry Brown, headliner for the Sunflower Farm Music Fest, will record the all-day live music event and produce a limited edition vinyl [...]
Licorice Pizza Records to Produce Vinyl LP of Sunflower Farm Music Fest – Apr. 2023
Maui, Hawaii (April 12, 2023) Pacific Biodiesel founders Bob and Kelly King along with Mana‘o Radio 91.7FM KMNO today announced that multi-platinum music producer, artist manager and event producer Kerry [...]
Licorice Pizza Records Joins Sunflower Farm Music Fest Lineup – Mar 2023
March 28, 2023 - Pacific Biodiesel founders Bob and Kelly King along with Mana‘o Radio 91.7FM KMNO today announced that award-winning, multi-platinum music producer, artist manager and event producer Kerry [...]
Maui High Ag Students Learn About Regenerative Farming at Maui Sunflower Farm
Pacific Biodiesel President Bob King talks all things equipment and technology with the engaged audience. Maui County’s Director of Agriculture “Kali” Arce encouraged the students to consider the varied [...]