Energy Feedstock

The Rising Demand for Biofuel

Biofuel use is being mandated as a sustainable petroleum replacement around the world:

• In Canada, the federal government required diesel to contain 2 percent renewable fuels as of July 1st, 2011.
• In the United States, the expanded Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) stipulates a minimum of 21 billion gallons of biofuel from non-food crops by 2022.
• Globally, biojet fuel from vegetable oil has been approved by ASTM International for up to 50 percent blend rates, opening the door to 58 billion gallons of aviation biofuels.

A sustainable and economically competitive supply of energy feedstock crop is required to meet this demand – this is the driving force behind the development of Agrisoma Carinata.


The Optimal Energy Source

Developed from Brassica carinata, Agrisoma Carinata delivers outstanding yields, high oil content and a tailored biofuel oil profile. This crop is uniquely suited to semi-arid conditions, enabling the widespread production of energy feedstock without the displacement of food crops.
 

Delivering Benefits Across the Value Chain

For growers, Agrisoma Carinata is a vigorous, competitive crop uniquely suited to semi-arid crop production that delivers high yields and utilizes established Brassica spp. (napus, juncea) infrastructure.

For biofuel manufacturers, Agrisoma Carinata provides a lower cost, uniform, long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acid profile that enables additional efficiencies and returns from biofuel manufacturing processes

Agrisoma Carinata will set a new standard for energy feedstock crops, creating a step-change in economics for growers and biofuel manufacturers.