Brazilian biodiesel blasts off.With its immense agricultural sector, Brazil Brazil (brəzĭl`), Port. Brasil, officially Federative Republic of Brazil, republic (2005 est. pop. 186,113,000), 3,286,470 sq mi (8,511,965 sq km), E South America. has the raw materials to become a leader in biodiesel production Biodiesel production is the process of synthesizing biodiesel. Biodiesel is a liquid fuel source largely compatible with petroleum based diesel fuel. The most common method for its manufacture is synthesis by reacting a glyceride-containing plant oil with a short chain alcohol such . Now it's building the capacity to turn these resources into fuel. This spring the country saw the opening of its first two biodiesel production plants. Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sil·va also syl·va n. pl. sil·vas or sil·vae 1. The trees or forests of a region. 2. A written work on the trees or forests of a region. said the national biodiesel program will provide not only fuel but also jobs in some of the country's poorest areas. By 2008, Brazilian investment in biodiesel will reach US$515 million, with production nearing 211 million gallons. Brazilian gas stations were first authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: to sell biodiesel in January 2005. Fuel distributors can add up to 2% biodiesel to conventional diesel. In 2008, the addition will become mandatory. |
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