NBG Daily 12-06-07

[Natbio]

DAILY BIODIESEL INFORMATION

Compiled by Ray Adams

GLOBAL TRADE INFORMATION

• EU. Europe is set for a biofuels boom. The European market currently consumes 3.89 million tonnes of biodiesel a year, generating €2.93bn (£1.98bn) of revenue. This is expected to grow to 9.75 million tonnes by 2013, creating revenues of E7.46bn (£5.04m). http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2007/06/06/127437/europe+is+set+for+biodiesel+boom.html

GOVERNMENT (Taxation; Incentives; Subsidies; Policies; Mandates)

• QLD, Australia. Climate Smart 2050 Strategy link. http://www.thepremier.qld.gov.au/news/initiatives/climate/index.shtm
• India.With govt. initiatives and a strict need to control greenhouse gases’ emission, the biofuel industry is all set to boom in India. http://www.prminds.com/pressrelease.php?id=4180
• Portland, USA. All diesel sold must contain 5% Biodiesel Mandate in effect from July 2007. All city vehicles must use B20. http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=60579
• Thailand. Thailand to enforce bio-diesel from April 2008. 10,000 stations to sell B2. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=272228&rss=yes

ENVIRONMENTAL (Air Quality & Climate Change)
1. VW Golf TDi is more economical than a Toyota Prius! Diesel and hybrid cars were cheaper to run but don't forget diesel cars initially cost more and replacement batteries for hybrids are hellishly expensive and have a short lifespan. The cheapest was the Honda Civic hybrid at $175.29, beating the Toyota Prius at $200.63. A VW Golf diesel was better than the Prius on the wallet at $187.93. http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,21858368-21822,00.html
2. South Africa. Petrol up again: Why not go diesel? Fuel experts say modern diesel vehicles burn, on average, 30 percent less fuel and produce 25 percent less carbon dioxide than petrol vehicles. http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3868405&fSectionId=&fSetId=38 1
BIODIESEL SPECIFICATIONS (Product Quality & Regulations)

• Australia. Mahindra launches much anticipated Pik-up in Australia. They have previously approved the use of B100 biodiesel in there range. http://www.prdomain.com/companies/M/Mahindra&Mahindra/newsreleases/20076741180.htm
• Cummins Statement. In regard to train modification, (Virgin), you only need to change fuel feed and return lines and a filter change. http://www.icis.com/blogs/biofuels/archives/2007/06/more-on-modifying-locomotive-diesel-engines-for-biofuels.html

BIODIESEL USERS & TRIALS

• UK. Malvern Town Council to go Biodiesel. http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/malvnewsroundup/display.var.1451388.0.biofuel_plan_approved.php
• VIRGIN TRAIN. Launches first train running on B20. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6729115.stm
• VIRGIN TRAINS. More. http://db.riskwaters.com/public/showPage.html?page=452512
• Fendt.Fendt tractor aims for 839 miles on one tank of B100 Biodiesel. http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2007/06/08/104189/fendt-tractor-aims-for-839-miles-on-one-tank-of-biodiesel.html
• USA. Lower Saucon switches to biodiesel fuel. http://www.mcall.com/news/local/beth...lbethlehem-hed

GENERAL COMMENTS

• Tell your Government to choose the right Biofuel! http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/files/pdfs/climate/biofuels_advert.pdf