Jatropha oil
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Jatropha oil is produced from the seeds of the Jatropha curcas. Developed in India as a fuel oil, it has received wide attention, particularly in Asia (e.g. Indonesia[1] and the Philippines[2]), as a source of biodiesel. The oil produces 40-42MJ/kg, as compared with 42.5-45MJ/kg for standard diesel.[3] Researchers at Daimler Chrysler Research explored the use of jatropha oil for automotive use, concluding that although jatropha oil as fuel "has not yet reached optimal quality, ... it already fulfills the EU norm for biodiesel quality."[4]
Myanmar is also actively pursuing the use of jatropha oil. In a meeting in January, 2006, Minister of Industry Aung Thaung spoke of using biodiesel from jatropha oil to meet Myanmar's fuel needs.[5] More recently, plans have been made to to cultivate 7,000,000 acres, and the project is said to be going forward.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Yuli Tri Suwarni (July 5, 2005). Jatropha oil: A promising, clean alternative energy. The Jakarta Post. Retrieved on 2006-10-07.
- ^ Jathropa. Philippines Bureau of Plant Industry.
- ^ The Jatropha System.
- ^ Oil from a Wasteland - The Jatropha Project in India. DaimlerChrysler.
- ^ "Myanmar eyes physic nut oil as fuel to help solve oil crisis", New Light of Myanmar, January 18, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-10-07.
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