Biodeisel proposal to fulfil Diesel's dreams

摘要

When Rudolph Diesel first designed his revolutionary engine in the 1920s, he had vegetable oils in mind as an ultimate fuel source. Hydrocarbons were a short-lived fad, he thought at the time.History showed that was not the case, but as we enter another era we may se a mass uptake of biologically derived diesel fuels. If a plan by Amadeus Petroleum come into effect, it will be the first producer of biodiesel in Australia through its subsidiary Australian Renewable Fuels.The company has inked a deal with a European technology-provider that will see Amadeus holding technology licences for the production of biodiesel in Australia. The first plant is proposed for a 20 hectare site in the outer Perth suburb of Hazelmere and will employ 12 full time workers when completed. The estimated cost is