Manitoba to Institute Canada’s First Biodiesel Mandate
Manitoba will become the first province in Canada to require biodiesel in all diesel fuel when it mandates the blending of 2 percent biodiesel by November 1, 2009.
The news was welcomed by the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association:
“Today is a good day for homegrown biofuels in Manitoba and Canada,” said Gordon Quaiattini, President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. “With today’s decision, Manitoba will become the first province in Canada to realize the many benefits of blending biodiesel in its fuel supply. Biodiesel is good for the environment, good for farmers, and good for the economy.”
The Manitoba 2% biodiesel mandate alone is equal to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 56,000 tonnes a year, or taking 11,000 cars off the road.
British Columbia will mandate a 5 percent biodiesel blend at the beginning next year, while Alberta will institute a 2 percent biodiesel mandate by July 1, 2010.
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Eino Kofi
Dear Sir,
My company have licence for Agriculture and i will like us to grow Jetropha in Ghana especially in Norther Region or Eastern.in this region government or the local chief will offer acres of land for us to plant JATROPHA for Bio-Fuel and Bio-Diesel in commercial quantity.
i will be happy if we can open communication as regards to this Jatropha business.
my company have interest in Farming as well as supply.
for start we can start with 1000 to 10,000 acres if we can partner with foreign investors.
Have a wonderful day and note that your prompt reply needed.
Joconsta Ghana Ltd
Shop B13/23 Abeka-Lapaz
Tel:+233 20120 2964
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