EU biodiesel 2009: ups and downs

Biodiesel

29-07-10

On the surface it all seems good news for Europe’s biodiesel industry with capacity growth at 16.6%, but a worrying number of idled plants put its true potential at bay.

The total production figure of 9 million tonnes is overshadowed by the EU27’s two-thirds idle capacity, said to be due in part to unfair trade practices on the global biodiesel market.

Source: www.biofuels-news.com/industry_news.php

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