Biodiesel Jeff Probst
Transcript of Biodiesel Jeff Probst
Denver World Oil ForumNovember 10, 2005
Biodiesel
Biodiesel can be made from various oils: canola, mustard, soybean, corn, and even waste grease
Biodiesel is primarily sold as B20
U.S. Congress designated B20 as an approved alternative fuel in 1998
KNOW YOUR SOURCE
2012 = .003% of U.S. Petroleum Bbls
24 Million bbls/yr. U.S. biodiesel production
A cleaner-burning, renewable, and domestically produced diesel fuel
Blue Sun Mission
Highest Performance Fuel
Cleaner & Healthier Air
Rural Economic Development
Energy Independence
Vertically Integrated Model
Feedstock
Processing
Marketing
From the Farmer… to the Fuel Tank
Energy CropR&D
Farming
Oilseed
Meal
Crushing Crop Oil
Biodiesel Production
Biodiesel
MarketGlycerin
Blue Sun Genetics
Lower cost Higher quality
Results in a sustainable competitive advantage
• Higher lubricity
• Higher cetane
• Better cold flow properties
• Better oxidative stability
• Lower input costs
• Requires less water
• Lower land costs
• Higher oil content
The development of a more productive oilseed is a key strategic objective
San Luis Valley
High Plains
Blue Sun B20A Better Fuel vs. Diesel
Higher cetane Greater lubricity Superior detergency Higher flash point
More mileage Greater horsepower Less smoke Smoother running engines Quicker starts Longer engine life Reduced maintenance
BenefitsFeatures
Blue Sun AdvantagesCleaner Emissions vs. Diesel
Emission Type B100 B20 Blue Sun B20
Carbon Monoxide - 43.2% - 12.6% - 32%
Hydrocarbons - 56.3% - 11% - 40%
Particulates - 55.4% - 18 % - 24%
Nitrogen Oxides + 5.8% +1.2 % - 4%
Carcinogens - 60% - 90% - 12% - 20%
Mutagens - 80% - 90% - 20%
Carbon Dioxide * - 78.3% - 15.7%
* Life cycle emissions of CO2
Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Golden, Colorado
Blue Sun Biodiesel
The Official Fuel of Cummings Racing
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