DOTHAN, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XcelPlus Global Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: XPGH – News), a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial biofuels, gained a solid foothold on its future growth and stability this week with the passing of revisions to the National Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) program by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The revised statutory requirements establish new annual volume standards for the biomass-based diesel fuel produced by XcelPlus Global, as well as for cellulosic and advanced biofuels. The combined volume requirements for 2010 are 12.95 billion gallons (bg), and, under the new regulations, continue to increase over the next 12 years, reaching 36 bg by 2022.

“This legislation sets the stage for us to enter some new, very large markets,” said J. Michael Parsons, president and CEO of XcelPlus Global Holdings. “There is a synergistic effect as well, as this new legislation will also strengthen our strategic partners and stabilize our industry into the future.” XcelPlus Global currently supplies biofuels made from plant oils, fats and other waste stream products to customers in asphalt/road construction, paper mills and lime kilns, among others.

“We are grateful for the efforts of Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and for her understanding of the importance of making renewable fuels viable in the United States,” said Parsons. Members of the XcelPlus Global management team will attend the National Biodiesel Conference in Dallas, TX next week to meet with EPA officials and explore opportunities presented with the new regulations.

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