Our Story:
SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel is the longest-running commercial biodiesel producer in
the Pacific Northwest. We are deeply committed to improving the environment and
invigorating our local economy by providing a clean-burning, renewable fuel that is
locally and sustainably produced. We make our biodiesel from recycled cooking oil
collected from thousands of restaurants and businesses throughout the region. Every
drop of oil we collect is turned into biodiesel that is then distributed back into the
communities we serve.
Timeline of Company Milestones:
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2004 – SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel LLC is launched. A joint venture between
SeQuential Biofuels (Portland and Eugene, Oregon) and Pacific Biodiesel (Maui,
Hawaii), it is the first commercial biodiesel production facility in Oregon and only
the second commercial biodiesel production facility in the Pacific Northwest.
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August 2005 – The first gallons of SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel are produced.
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and Salem City Mayor Janet Taylor are on
hand at the grand opening of the production facility.
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2007 – SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel, in partnership with Star Oilco, win the City
of Portland diesel fuel contract. The city’s fleet vehicles run a B20 and higher
blend of biodiesel from SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel.
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June 2008 – The Portland-based subsidiary Encore Oils LLC is created to collect
used cooking oil, providing a direct supply of feedstock.
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August 2008 – The SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel plant in Salem, OR opens with
the capacity to produce 5 million gallons of biodiesel per year.
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January 2009 – Partnership with Marion County to create the first curbside
collection by local recycling collectors of used household cooking oil, as well as
public drop-off locations throughout the county.
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March 2010 – Encore Oils LLC starts offering grease trap and interceptor
services in Oregon and Washington.
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January 2011 –Encore Oils now has offices and truck depots in Kent, WA and
Coeur d’Alene, ID and services 5000+ locations throughout the Northwest.
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April 2011 – State of Oregon adopts mandate requiring that diesel sold in the
state contain a minimum of 5% biodiesel.
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2011 – SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel produces its 10 millionth gallon of biodiesel.
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January 2012 –Encore Oils moves the Kent branch to Seattle, and begins
offering meat scrap rendering services.
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January 2012 –Encore Oils LLC now services 6000+ locations.
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August 2012 – Encore Oils LLC acquires assets from Northwest Biofuels.
Encore Oils starts offering line jetting services in Spokane and surrounding areas.
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September 2012 – Moves processing facility operations from Coeur d’Alene, ID
to the former Northwest Biofuels facility in Spokane, WA.
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November 2012 – SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel is awarded one of the Top 50
Greenest Business in Seattle by the Seattle Business Journal.
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December 2012 – Biodiesel plant in Salem produces over 5 million gallons in a
single year.
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January 2013 – Encore Oils LLC now serves 7200+ locations for cooking oil
collection and grease trap/interceptor services.