 Biofuel is produced from renewable resources, particularly plant biomass, vegetable oils and, in some instances, municipal and industrial waste.
Biofuel created from plant biomass is considered carbon neutral because the carbon dioxide that is emitted while burning the fuel is absorbed by the plants while they grow.
Blending biofuels with petroleum-based fuels can result in reduced emission of carbon monoxide and other toxic particles when the fuel is burned.
Governments across the planet are setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by committing to the development of biofuel strategies. Petrochemical fuels (petrol and diesel) are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making new biofuel strategies a necessity.
Biodiesel produced from jatropha oil and petrochemical diesel in a B5 blend (95% diesel and 5% jatropha biodiesel) provides a reduction in carbon emissions of up to 2%. Biodiesel made purely from jatropha oil can reduce carbon emissions by up to 50%.
Biofuel = less carbon emissions
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