New statistics published by the European Biodiesel Board on July 22 show that while the growth rate in the European biodiesel market has slowed, the region still reigns as the world’s largest biodiesel producer. According to the EBB, 9 million metric tons (2.7 billion gallons) of biodiesel was produced in the EU during 2009. This means nearly two-thirds of the region’s 22 million ton (6.6 billion gallon) production capacity sat idle.