In Argentina, an engineer is seeking to develop technology for producing alternative energy from soybeans, aiming to support farmers amid the ongoing rise in fuel prices.
With 12 tons of soybeans, Edmundo Defferrari can produce 1,400 liters of biodiesel per day, enough to fill five truck tanks. The remaining byproduct can be used for livestock feed.
He currently operates a workshop worth $150,000 in Buenos Aires. Additionally, he has the capability to produce alternative fuels from sunflower seeds, castor beans, and palm seeds. This does not even account for the production of ethanol from wheat and sugarcane.
The income is not insignificant. However, Edmundo states that his primary goal is to sell such plants to farmers so they can continue their trades during these challenging times, with fuel prices continuing to soar.
“We will have a significant advantage if we proceed this way, as we will consume fuel right at the production site, reducing transportation costs and minimizing environmental pollution,” he explained.
The cost of producing 1 liter of biodiesel from soybeans is only half that of traditional diesel. Another advantage is that this fuel can also be blended with traditional diesel for machinery operation.
Analysts believe that with the efforts of Edmundo and many others, biodiesel will be widely used in Argentina, helping to alleviate the rising oil prices in the country.
