The People's Republic of China is outlining an ambitious series of initiatives aimed at vigorously boosting its domestic market for biodiesel. As reported by the Reuters news agency, the Chinese government's National Energy Administration is planning to launch a sequence of pilot projects strategically focused on the expansion of biofuel.
In an official statement dated yesterday (20), the aforementioned government agency, in principle, urged regional governments to adopt pilot projects aimed at incorporating biodiesel. Furthermore, it encouraged these government bodies to provide substantial financial support to the industry. However, despite the formalization of this appeal, the document does not specify deadlines or details about the financing lines to be made available.
Among the strategic areas that could eventually be the target of these stimuli, the promotion of the creation of efficient collection and recycling chains for waste oils and fats (OGRs) stands out. This aims to increase the supply of low-cost raw materials for biodiesel plants. The initiative, in turn, aims to promote biodiesel at gas stations. This includes its integration into emission reduction schemes, thus strengthening national environmental and energy sustainability.
Biodiesel receives praise for its environmental characteristics. It tends to generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel, which is positive. Furthermore, the cultivation of oilseed plants is crucial for the production of biodiesel. These plants also help to fix carbon, playing a role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Source: Leonardo Gottems | agrolink
