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Montevideo, February 22nd 2025 - 11:46 UTC

Tag: Biodiesel production

  • Wednesday, January 15th 2025 - 21:09 UTC

    Chile's ENAP announces diesel production from used cooking oil

    Although environmentally friendly, ENAP's diesel remains more expensive to produce than regular diesel fuel

    Chile's state-run oil company ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) announced Wednesday that the South American country has proven able to produce renewable diesel out of used cooking oil. “A new step towards a greener Chile! ENAP presents its new renewable diesel, made from used cooking oil,” a statement read.

  • Wednesday, August 21st 2024 - 16:42 UTC

    Bolivia to focus on biodiesel production

    The initiative must be handled responsibly regarding its possible effects on people and the environment, Flores pointed out

    Bolivia's Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Yamil Flores, underlined Tuesday that his country would use biotechnology to produce biodiesel. He also noted that this technology, although promising, must be handled responsibly, considering its impact on people's health as well as on the environment.