With Diesel prices’ fluctuating in wallet bursting ranges and petroleum products tainted in many minds due to its association with violence in the Middle East, the demand for Biodiesel and feedstocks like Jatropha is all set to boom in the US.
Right now, the Biodiesel blends are pricier than pure petroleum diesel, but with the prices [...]

All across the United States, oilseed crushers are being faced with some tough decisions; whether to refine oil for food or fuel.
On one hand, only a quarter of the current production capacity of these refineries is being used, and the numbers of new plants coming up has slowed down drastically.
On the other hand, Biodiesel sales [...]

Who cares what sort of fuel powers the plane? For most people, that’s a technical issue - best dealt with by aviation engineers.
Airlines, however, are increasingly keen to come up with alternatives to petroleum-based jet fuel as they are facing mounting pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
As Airlines are all set to be included [...]

What is Jatropha? Is this ‘miracle plant’ the most viable feedstock for Biodiesel?
At JatrophaWorld 2008, the answer to those questions and many more will be discussed for YOUR investment outlook.
We at CMT, are very excited to tell you about the JatrophaWorld 2008 phenomenon!
A series of three conferences aimed at presenting all the latest updates on [...]

At a point in time where the success of Jatropha investments are hinging on a better understanding of the crop, JatrophaWorld 2008 rode high on the enthusiasm surrounding Jatropha’s potential as Biodiesel feedstock and a source of renewable energy and poverty alleviation.
JatrophaWorld 2008 Jakarta, held on 23-24 January 2008, saw over 350 Jatropha experts, industry [...]

The ambitions of India and China to ramp up their biofuel production could cause shortages of water, which is needed for crops to feed their growing populations, adding more fuel to the ‘food versus fuels’ debate. With both countries expected to make up more than 70% of the world’s fuel demand, they are now turning [...]

Jatropha Curacas and its derivates including Jatropha biodiesel have been under the spotlight due to their potential to solve the world’s energy crisis. There is more than enough reason to be enthusiastic about Jatropha’s potential as a biodiesel feedstock. However, Jatropha’s commercial viability still remains in question, as there are still many inherent problems associated [...]

Jatropha is largely being perceived as one of the solutions to problems of poverty. With increasing international interest in this plant, the possibilities are exciting. Jatropha oil and Jatropha biodiesel can be used for rural electrification, transport, and for stationary engines for shaft power (like multi-functional platforms). Jatropha cultivation is said to be able to [...]