Bolivia Projects Renewable Diesel Production from Non-Consumer Oils
(ABI/Bolivia.com (Google Translation)) The Hydrocarbons Ministry plans to implement biodiesel and renewable diesel projects using oils not suitable for human consumption. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energies (MHE) plans to implement the Diesel Oil Import Substitution Program through the Biodiesel (FAME) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) projects , for which it develops pre-engineering studies to determine the technical feasibility , economic, legal and environmental of both proposals.
“The inputs for the production of these fuels are not only soybeans, but other plants such as Jatropha, Totaí, Cusi and others, from which second generation vegetable oils are obtained that are not suitable for human consumption, for therefore, they do not endanger the food security of the country ”, refers a report from the State portfolio.
Likewise, used cooking oils and animal fats are also considered for said production. READ MORE
They foresee that plant for the production of renewable diesel will be ready by 2023 or 2024 (EFE/Bolivia.com)