December 21, 2007
NEWS RELEASE
Blackhawk Biofuels, LLC, Freeport, IL � The Blackhawk Board of Managers wants to thank all investors for their confidence and support of our biodiesel project and give an update on how plans for the plant are progressing.

Leading biodiesel corporation listed on Inc. Magazines Top 500 companies
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. first biodiesel company to make list of fastest growing private companies in America

About Renewable Energy Group
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a biodiesel industry sales leader and is a full-service biodiesel company offering plant management, biodiesel production, sales and marketing services, plant construction management, risk management and raw material procurement. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. markets SoyPOWER biodiesel to fuel distributors and to customers in many industries including on-highway fleets, original equipment manufacturers, maritime, military, home heating and agriculture industries.