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Nigeria to produce bioethanol from cassava
Plantations International News The Nigerian Cassava Growers’ Association (NCGA) has partnered with the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), an international private infrastructure financier, to set up a bioethanol plant, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. National president of NCGA … Continue reading
Universal Biofuels converts bulk customers to B100 in India
Plantations International News Biodiesel produced by Universal Biofuels, an Indian subsidiary of Aemetis, has been used by bulk customers to replace 100% petroleum diesel with 100% distilled biodiesel (B100), reducing emissions by 80% and providing cost savings to customers. Traditionally, … Continue reading
EU extends duties on US biodiesel as US imports surge
Plantations International News After a year-long investigation, the EU has extended duties on U.S. biodiesel, a decision that the U.S. biodiesel trade association says is unfair and protectionist. EU Regulations 2015/1518 and 2015/1519 were published Sept. 15 in the EU … Continue reading
biodiesel plant to be purchased by Perstorp
Perstorp has announced its intent to acquire an existing biodiesel plant in Fredrikstad, Norway. ‘We have ambitious growth plans for biofuels, now and in the future, and we see how the demand will increase to meet the global climate challenges,’ … Continue reading
