Supporting Sustainability For 30 Years and Growing

We launched on Maui in 1995 with America’s first retail biodiesel pump and remain the longest-operating biodiesel company in the USA.

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A Future Vision As Clear As Our Biodiesel

Our community-based biodiesel model supports Hawaiʻi’s mandate for 100% renewable electricity production by 2045.

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Recycling Used Cooking Oil Statewide

Collected free of charge, each gallon of used cooking oil we recycle produces nearly one gallon of biodiesel at our refinery on Hawaiʻi Island.

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Respectfully Rooted In Hawaiʻi's Resiliency

We farm sunflowers and other crops on Maui and Kaua‘i with a passion for regenerative agriculture that supports energy security and food security.

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Trusted Trailblazers In Our Industry

As biodiesel industry pioneers, our leaders are sought-after speakers to share the benefits of biodiesel on the local, national and global stage.

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Founded on Maui in 1995, Pacific Biodiesel® is the longest operating biodiesel producer in the USA and has been the sole commercial producer of liquid biofuels in Hawaiʻi for nearly three decades. The company recycles used cooking oil from restaurants statewide to produce 6 million gallons of distilled biodiesel each year at its refinery on Hawaiʻi Island; this 100% renewable fuel is sold entirely in the state.

OUR MISSION: To promote a clean, sustainable energy future through the community-based production of renewable fuels.

Our Vision For A More Sustainable Hawai‘i

We have a realistic pathway to support Hawai‘i’s mandate for 100% renewable electricity production by 2045. Our goal is to reach this by 2040.

With a model of regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, we are helping to fight climate change, support energy security, bolster food security and grow Hawaiʻi’s circular economy.

By 2030: Our Hawaiʻi Island refinery is using 100% local feedstock for its current 6 million gallons per year (6 MGY) production of biodiesel.

By 2033: We have the capacity to locally produce 16 MGY of biodiesel for Hawaiʻi.

By 2040: Our two in-state refineries are producing biodiesel from 100% Hawai‘i-sourced feedstock, and processing virgin oil from agricultural operations on 75,000 acres statewide.

Our community-based production model also includes culinary oils, meal for animal feed, and co-products from biodiesel production such as glycerin and potassium sulfate, a fertilizer for local agriculture.

Kākou is our culture. It takes all of us, working together, to achieve our vision. We value collaboration and teamwork with an Aloha spirit.

Supporting Hawaiʻi’s Circular Economy

See how our carbon negative, zero-waste biodiesel model keeps the sustainable cycle going.

Recycling Hawaiʻi’s Used Cooking Oil

Pacific Biodiesel offers free pick-up service for all food establishments on O‘ahu, Maui County and Hawai‘i Island wishing to recycle their waste oil and reduce their carbon footprint.

Used Cooking Oil Collection

Grease Trap Pumping & Emergency Service

Drain Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance

We offer FREE, reliable and convenient pick-up service, along with storage and collection containment solutions. Oil is recycled into premium distilled biodiesel to support Hawaiʻi!

Our experienced technicians can monitor and clear out your grease trap, for both scheduled appointments and 24/7 emergency services. All grease trap waste is properly recycled at our facilities.

Get ahead of any issues with our preventative maintenance programs, which include core sampling, hydro jetting and drain snaking. We also take care of you in case of emergency, any time of day or night.

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Our Customers

We are grateful to have customers across all islands and industries in Hawai‘i, who make the choice to utilize our premium biodiesel as part of their business operations.

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC)

“Biodiesel is very important for KIUC’s ability to reach its 100% renewable energy goals because it can be used in any of our existing generating units, and it can be stored in large tanks to give us that long duration storage that we need that batteries and current storage technology can’t provide. We need a fuel like biodiesel to get us through those periods where we have lots of clouds or rainy weather here on Kauaʻi and we’re not getting the output from our solar farms. KIUC is very pleased to partner with Pacific Biodiesel, a Hawaii-based company that’s producing local biofuel, providing lots of clean energy jobs for people in the state, and helping us meet our sustainable electricity goals.”

– David Bissell, KIUC President and Chief Executive Officer

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources

“Biodiesel fits with DLNR’s mission. We’re doing so much work to protect our natural resources. Climate change is the biggest threat globally to our natural resources. We have to do everything possible to get off of fossil fuel, every single one of us. Biodiesel is non-toxic so it’s good for the engines and it’s good for our reef and our fishes.”

– Suzanne Case, formerly Chairperson of the State of Hawaiʻi’s Board of Land and Natural Resources

City & County of Honolulu

For more than 15 years, the City & County of Honolulu has used locally produced biodiesel in its fleet of vehicles, including nearly 1,000 pickup trucks, dump trucks, ambulances and garbage trucks.

“Changing our fuel source from ULSD to B20 was not a difficult decision considering the benefits of reduced emissions (PM, smoke and odor), local production and lower State and County (Oahu) taxes. No special dispensing equipment or modifications were necessary, and we have used B20 interchangeably with straight ULSD without issues. Use of B20 has increased our awareness about the importance of having clean and properly maintained fuel storage and dispensing systems.”

– Robert Primiano, Division Chief– Automotive Equipment Service, City and County of Honolulu

Fair Wind Cruises

“Fair Wind Cruises has been using biodiesel since 2013. We converted all our vessels and company trucks to use locally produced biodiesel from Pacific Biodiesel, reducing our dependence on importing foreign fuel. Not only does biodiesel burn cleaner and is, therefore, better for the ocean, it is better for our vessels and reduces our maintenance costs.”

– Alex Dant, VP of Operations for Fair Wind Cruises

Maui Brewing Co.

“The number one reason for us using biodiesel was to lead by example in sustainable manufacturing. We can show that you can truly make an authentic local Hawaiian craft beer in Hawaiʻi and do it with sustainable practices. Having a locally made fuel source gives us that energy independence and we can promote that our biodiesel came from a Maui-based company and is made from expended restaurant cooking oil or other sustainably grown ag resources like sunflowers.”

– Garrett Marrero, CEO and Founder, Maui Brewing Co.

Magic Island Construction

“All of our equipment has run just fine; we’ve had no problems. Our team is very happy with the performance. And, believe me, I would hear if they had any issues.”

– Lynn Rindlisbacher, owner of Maui-based Magic Island Construction

Polynesian Voyaging Society

“As Hōkūleʻa’s escort vessel, Hikianalia requires adequate power to meet our safety requirements at sea. We feel fortunate to have Pacific Biodiesel here in Hawaiʻi to provide a renewable fuel alternative for our canoe that is clean and safe for our oceans.”

– Nainoa Thompson, CEO of Polynesian Voyaging Society

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