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Brazil working on bio-propane from biodiesel byproduct

Image by Gaby_bra. Licensed under Creative Commons license 2.0. The increase in biodiesel production the world over long ago spelled the end of the need for synthetic glycerin. Since glycerin is a by-product of biodiesel production, communities are finding ways to process the excess material. Kyoto, Japan is using glycerin to make hydrogen. Brazil - more often noted for its ethanol economy - has found that enough glycerin is produced in the country to make bio-propane a feasible prospect. When Brazil's current biodiesel mandate of B2 jumps to ... Read more →

Brazil's B2 law goes into effect at 35,000 fuel stations Sebastian Blanco

As of Tuesday of this week, all diesel fuel sold in Brazil contains just a pinch (two percent) of biodiesel. The UPI reports that its sources say the law is good for farmers in the country and "won't ...

Brazil working on bio-propane from biodiesel byproduct 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Image by Gaby_bra. Licensed under Creative Commons license 2.0. The increase in biodiesel production the world over long ago spelled the end of the need for synthetic glycerin. Since glycerin is a by-product of biodiesel production, communities are finding ways to process the excess material. ...

Brazil's B2 law goes into effect at 35,000 fuel stations 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

As of Tuesday of this week, all diesel fuel sold in Brazil contains just a pinch (two percent) of biodiesel. The UPI reports that its sources say the law is good for farmers in the country and "won't increase costs for fuel marketing companies" or how much customers pay at the pump. UPI says that ...


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