Investancia Holding B.V.

Biodiesel is generally seen as the best alternative for petroleum diesel made from fossil oil. “First generation” biodiesel, made from the oils of edible crops such as corn, soy, and palm are technically adequate substitutes for petroleum diesel.

However, these vegetable oils are not perfect solutions. They compete with the food supply and use expensive agriculture resources such as water and high-quality soil thereby driving up costs. 

World economies such as Europe, the US and Brazil are all pushing the use of 

Biofuels through diesel mixture mandates. Most of these economies have begun to strongly promote the production of second generation biofuels applying double counting rules. 

Based on these assured future markets and considering the food-versus-fuel debates, there is a tremendous opportunity for “second generation” biodiesel crops.

Of these second generation biodiesel crops, the Pongamia tree, with a life time of 50-100 years is the best identified alternative.

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