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A recent study by Michigan Technological University found that jet fuel made from camelina reduces carbon emissions 84% compared to regular petro-based jet fuels. We've covered the advancements being made with jatropha-based jet fuels and the successful test-flights done using the biofuel, but camelina appears to be even more promising.
The plant, which requires little fertilizer and water and has a high oil yield, has a low-carbon life cycle and has shown the greatest reduction in emissions compared to other biofuels. The study focused on camelina grown in Montana and it found that the state alone could cultivate 2-3 million acres of the crop without displacing other crops. That amount of camelina would produce 200-300 million gallons of oil per year.
Jet fuel seems to be the area where biofuels could really make the greatest difference. Cars will be able to run on electricity or hydrogen, but airplanes will be harder to convert. If biofuels can be made in a way that doesn't disrupt other crops and with less of an environmental impact than oil, then plants like camelina seem to be a great solution, at least in the short-term.
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written by PDXCascadian, April 28, 2009
Why don't the sides and middle of freeways get used for this? Instead of having grass, that usually just ends up burning, we could grow camelina. I know that if it thrives in dry climate it would do awesome in huge tracts of urban freeway.
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written by Inj, April 29, 2009
The “2nd Jatropha World Americas 2009? event has been scheduled for June 10 and June 11 in Miami, Florida.
Can 100% of Jatropha Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Jatropha ‘Residue’
Is it possible to take 100% advantage of the Jatropha plant? Top Jatropha researcher Dr. William Ludwig Nolten addresses this question during the groundbreaking presentation “Utilization Technology of Jatropha Seedcake and Residues.”
Most Jatropha growers currently plant and harvest Jatropha curcas primarily for its pure plant oil (PPO) for use as biofuel and biodiesel. However, it is shown that PPO only accounts for a mere 14% of the usable resources in every fruit.
During “Utilization Technology of Jatropha Seedcake and Residues,” Dr. Nolten notes that it is possible to increase Jatropha plant usage to an astounding 100%. Jatropha seedcake and biomass revenues could even exceed returns from the sale of PPO!
“Jatropha seeds and biomass residues are not waste substances . . . you can convert everything to make your project a success,” states Dr. Nolten.
As Asia Director of Waterland Group and cutting-edge Jatropha researcher, Dr. Nolten is widely considered one of the industry’s leading experts. The Waterland Group has planted over 60,000 hectares of Jatropha in Indonesia and has over 12,000 hectares already producing oil.
Dr. Nolten’s presentation, which was one of the highest rated in terms of usefulness and relevance at Jatropha World Asia 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, also covered topics on:
Marketing Jatropha seedcakes and residues to the pharmaceutical industry.
How to tap into the very profitable biogas market.
Trading seed kernel meal as a highly lucrative livestock feed ingredient.
Creating organic fertilizer and soil conditioner from Jatropha agricultural waste.
Making agro-energy pellets for the cooking and heating needs of rural areas.
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The 2nd Jatropha World Americas 2009 will bring together the industry’s top agronomists and scientists, investors and financiers, biodiesel refiners, seed and equipment suppliers as well as government officials and NGO representatives united by their interest in Jatropha. Click on the following link to get more details. http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/ or write to \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Can 100% of Jatropha Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Jatropha ‘Residue’
Is it possible to take 100% advantage of the Jatropha plant? Top Jatropha researcher Dr. William Ludwig Nolten addresses this question during the groundbreaking presentation “Utilization Technology of Jatropha Seedcake and Residues.”
Most Jatropha growers currently plant and harvest Jatropha curcas primarily for its pure plant oil (PPO) for use as biofuel and biodiesel. However, it is shown that PPO only accounts for a mere 14% of the usable resources in every fruit.
During “Utilization Technology of Jatropha Seedcake and Residues,” Dr. Nolten notes that it is possible to increase Jatropha plant usage to an astounding 100%. Jatropha seedcake and biomass revenues could even exceed returns from the sale of PPO!
“Jatropha seeds and biomass residues are not waste substances . . . you can convert everything to make your project a success,” states Dr. Nolten.
As Asia Director of Waterland Group and cutting-edge Jatropha researcher, Dr. Nolten is widely considered one of the industry’s leading experts. The Waterland Group has planted over 60,000 hectares of Jatropha in Indonesia and has over 12,000 hectares already producing oil.
Dr. Nolten’s presentation, which was one of the highest rated in terms of usefulness and relevance at Jatropha World Asia 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, also covered topics on:
Marketing Jatropha seedcakes and residues to the pharmaceutical industry.
How to tap into the very profitable biogas market.
Trading seed kernel meal as a highly lucrative livestock feed ingredient.
Creating organic fertilizer and soil conditioner from Jatropha agricultural waste.
Making agro-energy pellets for the cooking and heating needs of rural areas.
…
The 2nd Jatropha World Americas 2009 will bring together the industry’s top agronomists and scientists, investors and financiers, biodiesel refiners, seed and equipment suppliers as well as government officials and NGO representatives united by their interest in Jatropha. Click on the following link to get more details. http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/ or write to \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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written by runescape accounts, April 29, 2009
Why don't the sides and middle of freeways get used for this? Instead of having grass, that usually just ends up burning, we could grow camelina. I know that if it thrives in dry climate it would do awesome in huge tracts of urban freeway.
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written by a.maharshi, April 29, 2009
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is the Global authority for scientific commercialization of Jatropha fuel crop. I would like to tell you about next JatrophaWorld Training Programme 2009(JWTP2009)
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is happy to schedule its 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP) in India from July-21-25, 2009. CJP has the privilege to provide most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide.
The Diversion of the food crops to produce biofuels, has contributed to the tight food grain position and created fuel v/s fuel crisis. Given that the Jatropha is non-edible, its cultivation doesn’t impact the supply or prices of food crops; it has the potential to make the biodiesel industry future very promising. The 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme July-21-25, 2009 Jaipur (India) is all set to introduce you the real world of JATROPHA CURCAS……. Seize this opportunity to begin business with Jatropha!
CJP is very proud to announce that 2nd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP) in India at Jaipur, Rajasthan from July-14-18, 2008 was a grand success. The word “Excellent”, which was used by many trainees to describe their experiences, sums up the JatrophaWorld Training Jaipur, 2008 experience
It will be our pleasure to invite you to attend the Training Programme and we are looking forward to seeing you in July in JWTP. We hope that we can achieve widespread and continuing exchange and co-operation and, in doing so, create a better future together for JCL green energy industry.
I am attaching herewith the training brochure and registration form and looking forward to hearing you soon
The course shall be in ENGLISH and shall be at JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN.
Seats are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis; we advise that you reserve your seat at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions, we will be glad to be of help. We look forward to seeing you in Jaipur in July!
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
S.S.Mishra
Director (Training Division)
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
B-132, SAINIK BASTI, CHURU Rajasthan, INDIA-331001
TELE- (+91) 1562 255575, +91 141 2335839
FAX: (+91) 141 2335968
MOBILE- (+91) 9829423333,
www.jatrophaworld.org
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is happy to schedule its 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP) in India from July-21-25, 2009. CJP has the privilege to provide most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide.
The Diversion of the food crops to produce biofuels, has contributed to the tight food grain position and created fuel v/s fuel crisis. Given that the Jatropha is non-edible, its cultivation doesn’t impact the supply or prices of food crops; it has the potential to make the biodiesel industry future very promising. The 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme July-21-25, 2009 Jaipur (India) is all set to introduce you the real world of JATROPHA CURCAS……. Seize this opportunity to begin business with Jatropha!
CJP is very proud to announce that 2nd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP) in India at Jaipur, Rajasthan from July-14-18, 2008 was a grand success. The word “Excellent”, which was used by many trainees to describe their experiences, sums up the JatrophaWorld Training Jaipur, 2008 experience
It will be our pleasure to invite you to attend the Training Programme and we are looking forward to seeing you in July in JWTP. We hope that we can achieve widespread and continuing exchange and co-operation and, in doing so, create a better future together for JCL green energy industry.
I am attaching herewith the training brochure and registration form and looking forward to hearing you soon
The course shall be in ENGLISH and shall be at JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN.
Seats are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis; we advise that you reserve your seat at your earliest convenience.
Should you have any questions, we will be glad to be of help. We look forward to seeing you in Jaipur in July!
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
S.S.Mishra
Director (Training Division)
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
B-132, SAINIK BASTI, CHURU Rajasthan, INDIA-331001
TELE- (+91) 1562 255575, +91 141 2335839
FAX: (+91) 141 2335968
MOBILE- (+91) 9829423333,
www.jatrophaworld.org
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written by Glenn, April 29, 2009
They key here is "without displacing other crops" and water requirements, whioch are already and will soon become critical factors.
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written by Mark, April 29, 2009
Great stuff here. Hopefully more projects like this one can help to turn our environment around.
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I saw some pretty good videos at Tomorrows World:
http://www.tomorrowsworldcompetition.com/
These students wanted to stir some awareness on climate change and water efficiency. Lets help their voices be heard! Pass the videos along to a friend!
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I saw some pretty good videos at Tomorrows World:
http://www.tomorrowsworldcompetition.com/
These students wanted to stir some awareness on climate change and water efficiency. Lets help their voices be heard! Pass the videos along to a friend!
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written by Rojelio, May 01, 2009
Has anybody done a study that compares the efficiency of this to similar algae-based oils?
Maybe this as well as hemp plants is something people in the suburbs could grow rather than their silly lawns.
Maybe this as well as hemp plants is something people in the suburbs could grow rather than their silly lawns.
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written by frisbee, May 09, 2009
So growing Carmelita doesn't displace other crops. That's worth something, I admit. But where should it be grown than? I'm afraid it wíll displace forests, mountains, deserts and other nature sites, meaning a loss of habitat for many species. Or am I wrong here?
How much land will it take to grow enough Carmelita to feed all world airtrafic anyway? Will there still be no displacement of other crops?
How much land will it take to grow enough Carmelita to feed all world airtrafic anyway? Will there still be no displacement of other crops?
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written by cheap runescape power leveling, June 19, 2009
I'm looking forward to this great changesï¼
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written by Fred, July 07, 2009
Camelina jet fuel is more effective than jatropha, interesting.
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