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BP and D1 Oils Form Joint Venture to Develop Jatropha Biodiesel Feedstock |
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BP and D1 Oils plc announced today that they are to form a 50/50 joint venture, to be called D1-BP Fuel Crops Limited, to accelerate the planting of Jatropha curcas. | |
Boeing explores using biofuel to power jets |
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Boeing Co. said its planes may fly on a mix of biofuel and jet kerosene within five years. | |
Malaysia’s Petra Group and Bill Clinton Announce $130 Million Jatropha Biofuel Plan for West Indies |
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Another boost for jatropha–the inedible, incredibly hardy plant that is an ideal oilseed crop for production of biodiesel. | |
A Billion-Gallon Boost |
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The biodiesel industry claimed several important victories in the latest Energy Bill. Fuel labeling, performance studies and an all-important specific carve-out are expected to enhance production and market confidence. However, critical issues remain as the dust settles. | |
Continental jetliner to test biofuels |
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Continental Airlines next week could become the first U.S. airline to demonstrate passenger jets can fly on a special blend of algae, the jatropha weed and jet fuel. | |
Jet Powered In Part By Vegetable Oil Takes Test Flight |
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A passenger jet partly powered by vegetable oil completed a two-hour flight to test biofuel that could lower airplane emissions without competing for food crops. | |
