Jatropha Curcas News
Jatropha Plantations Launches New 'Millettia' Division
Leading oil palm and jatropha curcas seed producers and consultants 'Jatropha Plantations / Palm Plantations Of Australia' have this week launched a new division dedicated to the research and devel
Scientists test jatropha and new feedstocks for making biodiesel
The United States currently trails Europe in biodiesel production, a researcher says. "We are way behind," said University of Idaho associate professor and chemical engineer Bingjun "Brian" He.
Global Clean Energy Holdings Acquires Operating Jatropha Farm in Belize
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. a Los Angeles based biofuel feedstock development and operations company, announced today the acquisition of Technology Alternatives Ltd. ("TAL"), a Belizean base
Myanmar, Japan Plan Jatropha Bio-Diesel Joint Venture
YANGON, Oct. 27 - The Myanmar agricultural authorities will cooperate with some Japanese institutions to produce high-grade bio-diesel by forming a joint venture, the local weekly Flower News reporte
Nandan to increase jatropha cultivation
Hyderabad-based Nandan Biomatrix Limited, with interests in biofuels and neutraceuticals, is firming up plans to increase the catchment area for the cultivation of jatropha plants. In the next five y
Landscaper To Fuel Truck Fleet With Own Jatropha Biofuel Crop
A large Florida landscaping business has planted a 22-acre jatropha biofuel crop at its nursery that will produce enough fuel to operate its fleet of 25 diesel trucks. Brian Shank, president of Cl
Malaysia is still researching Jatropha biofuel crop potential
KUANTAN: Smallholders in Malaysia will have to wait between two to three years before they will know whether it is viable to commercially grow jatropha, a possible crop for biofuel, said Plantation,
Air New Zealand Sustainable Jatropha Biofuel Test Flight Update
The world's first commercial aviation flight powered by the sustainable second-generation biofuel 'Jatropha' moved a step closer this week. The jatropha-based fuel to power one of four engines o
GreenGold Ray Energies Expanding Jatropha In USA
GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GRYE) announces the expansion to Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.A. GRYE had entered into a joint venture with the South Texas Jatropha Farmsthat has been farm
Israeli biofuel project could spell end of Mideast oil power
It will take dedicated visionaries to help stop America's addiction to foreign oil and diminish the huge market power wielded by Mideast oil producers. And that's what Doron Levi, the COO of altern
Jatoil: Biodiesel potential limited only by land area
PYRMONT, AUSTRALIA: The potential market for biodiesel is only limited by the available land for growing feedstocks, given its lower production cost than mineral petroleum, according to a top executi
D1 Oils reports progress in slimmed-down jatropha energy crop business
Biofuels company D1 Oils has reported good progress with its global energy crop planting business, after its decision in April to withdraw from biodiesel refining activities in the UK. The London-
Jatropha farming promises lucrative income: Malaysian Biodiesel pioneer
KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA: Planting jatropha trees, be it on a small or medium scale, promises lucrative returns to youths keen to venture into agriculture business, says E-Yun, marketing executive of
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INDIA: The Union Cabinet recently approved the national biofuel policy to encourage production of petrol and diesel by cultivating plants. The policy aims to replace 20% of diesel used in the country
BP-Backed D1 Oils Delivers First Crude Jatropha Oil Shipments
A revolutionary plan to produce green fuel from the jatropha plant has passed a major test by delivering its first shipments. D1 Oils, the British company behind the scheme, says it is well on the
UN report: Biodiesel creates jobs worldwide
As global biodiesel production rose to 2.1 billion gallons in 2007, the biodiesel industry worldwide helped create thousands of jobs. However, according to a United Nations Environment Program report
Kenya: Evil Jatropha treea4 turns out a saviour
When Samson Ochieng' read newspaper reports on the economic potential of biofuel crops, he set out to grow jatropha trees on his one-acre plot to benefit from the increased global demand of the crop.
Jatropha Industry Plan Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Tuguegarao City (3 October) -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) Region 2 has agreed to implement the approved and adopted framework plan of the proposed Jatropha Industry in Cagayan Valley.
Using Jatropha to mitigate soil degradation in Nigeria
Available statistics has shown that Nigeria is losing approximately 0.6 km of land annually to desert encroachment. But more disturbing is the fact that economic activities and environmental resource
Mission Biotechnologies new biodiesel order, will be using jatropha as primary feedstock in future
SYDNEY: Mission Biotechnologies Sdn Bhd secured an order from an undisclosed client for the monthly supply of 3,000 to 5,000 tonnes (3,300 to 5,500 tons) of biodiesel over a six-month period from Mar