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2008-03-26 Science & Technology

First Electric Generation station to use the oilplant (Jatropha) to be constructed in Belgium

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Posted by mhw 2008-03-26 10:05|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 It is being cultivated in India as well (on 'wasteland').

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Posted by john frum 2008-03-26 11:58|| 2008-03-26 11:58|| Front Page Top

#2 if they burn kudzu, we've got the energy thing licked :-)

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-03-26 12:01|| 2008-03-26 12:01|| Front Page Top

#3 This is wasteful. Take the high value oil, refine it and use it in automobiles. Burn plant waste in power plants, not the high value products. I just know there is a large governmental subsidy involved.

Posted by ed 2008-03-26 12:38|| 2008-03-26 12:38|| Front Page Top

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