San Pedro Fish Markets, Inc. and Bell Event Services of El Segundo have teamed up to  provide the only biodiesel powered lobster cooker in the world at the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, Sept. 18, 19 and 20 on Ports O’ Call waterfront in San Pedro.

“From the ocean to the plate we want to be as green as possible. We import only American lobsters from the cold, clean Atlantic waters off the coast of Maine,” said Jim Hall, producer of the 11 year-old festival. “Maine lobstermen are the gold standard for a responsible and sustainable fishery. It only makes sense that we go the extra step and power our lobster cooker with biodiesel fuel made from recycled restaurant vegetable oil.”

By teaming up with Bell Event Services of El Segundo, whose biodiesel distiller will be on display at the Lobster Festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival joins a growing list of local events such as Fiesta Hermosa and the Palos Verdes Street Fair using biodiesel fuel.

“Mike Bell is a real innovator in event services,” said Hall, “He’s worked hard to iron out the technical details, his biodiesel is of the highest quality and will emit 80% fewer particulates than regular diesel. We’re excited to bring this green innovation to the Lobster Festival.”

“We have been recycling our cooking oil for 40 years,” said Tommy Amalfitano of San Pedro Fish Markets. “We’re delighted we can bring it full circle by powering our steamer with biodiesel fuel.”