The following link provides some insight into large scale production of oil: http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/genrep/cmtt_bio.pdf This study investigates the potential in India for producing Jatropha oil on idle land and using it to displace up to 20% of existing petro diesel usage. The study projects about 1000 lb. of oil production per acre, less than some other oil crops, but not bad considering that it grows on marginal land and requires very little rain and maintenance.
Bruce Colley, Sustainable Energy Project http://www.sustainableenergyproject.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Joey Hundert To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 5:37 PM Subject: [biofuel] Macro Economics Plant Fuel Stats? Dear Keith, I have combed the archives and can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Therefore, if I'm asking for information that has already seen discussion, please just point me in the right direction. I'm preparing a presentation to the AMA (Alberta Motor Assoc.), and I'd like to find some statistics that put plant-based fuels into perspective. Statistics that hypothesize the amount of arable acres necessary to operate "x" % of vehicles on plant-based fuels (specifically oilseed). Or, details on the canola situation, and how many vehicles can operate on currently planted acres. I also remember hearing something about the potential utilization of idle acres to significantly ease the fuel situation. Furthermore, BIOX (www.bioxcorp.com) claims, "BIOX is the only process that can compete at a remarkable $0.07/litre CAD. This new technology makes biodiesel the most cost-effective green fuel available and competitive with petroleum diesel on the market." At the current bulk vegetable oil price of $0.77(CAD)/Litre, that's a fairly attractive price. Does their process look viable to you? All the best, Joey Hundert Edmonton, AB Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70 http://us.click.yahoo.com/Z1wmxD/DREIAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
