European Bio-Energy Projects
European Bio-Energy Projects
European Bio-Energy Projects
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Expected results and<br />
exploitation plans<br />
This project aims to demonstrate a multifeedstock<br />
biodiesel production facility that uses<br />
a mixture of animal tallow and RVO, rather than<br />
virgin oils. The plant will have the potential to<br />
produce 45 000 tonnes of biodiesel per annum,<br />
which represents 14% of the current UK diesel<br />
market when used as a 2% blend with mineral<br />
diesel. In addition, the project seeks to develop<br />
and demonstrate a new supply chain providing<br />
a complete integrated solution for the safe<br />
treatment and recovery of energy from animal<br />
by-products.<br />
Progress to date<br />
The project began in January 2003 and is,<br />
therefore, at a very early stage with literature<br />
reviews and limited scientific analysis having<br />
been undertaken. The site for the biodiesel<br />
plant has now reached the stage at which<br />
infrastucture installation will begin by<br />
September 2003, with full production expected<br />
to begin in the summer of 2004.<br />
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INFORMATION<br />
References: NNE5-2001-00832<br />
Programme:<br />
FP5 - <strong>Energy</strong>, Environment and<br />
Sustainable Development<br />
Title:<br />
Demonstration of the Production of<br />
<strong>Bio</strong>diesel from Tallow and Recovered<br />
Vegetable Oil (RVO) – BIODIEPRO<br />
Duration: 36 months<br />
Contact point:<br />
Christopher D Bond<br />
The Rural Centre<br />
Tel: +44-7736-723-740<br />
chris.bond@argentenergy.com<br />
Partners:<br />
The Rural Centre (UK)<br />
TU Graz (A)<br />
EC Scientific Officer:<br />
Kyriakos Maniatis<br />
Tel: +32-2-2990293<br />
Fax: +32-2-2966261<br />
kyriakos.maniatis@cec.eu.int<br />
Status: Ongoing