Argentine biodiesel repositions its access to the EU

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A calculation done by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and the Argentine Chamber of Biofuels (Carbio) allows Argentina to certify that almost 100% of the biofuel exported to the country. European Union is sustainable.

will allow the country to register its production internationally because Argentine biodiesel emits 70% less carbon dioxide, greenhouse gas (GHG).

Certification of environmental sustainability is one of the main requirements imposed on ] trade
different biofuels; for this, it is necessary to quantify greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide (CO2).

The work indicates that Argentinian biodiesel emits 70% less carbon dioxide, compared to the reference values ​​established the Directive 2009/28 / EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU).

After badyzing soybean production and establishments that process cereals for biodiesel for three consecutive seasons, they determined that biofuels in Argentina emit 26 grams of carbon dioxide per megajoule (26 g CO2 / MJ ).

Compared to the EU regulation which prescribes 83.8 g CO2 / MJ by default, the difference in percentage highlights the advantages of the Argentine agro-industrial system

"In fact, it is the Argentina is among the leading producers and exporters of biofuels and could consolidate itself as a producer and exporter of biodiesel, "said Hilbert.

Juan Balbín, President of INTA, stressed the importance of the study: "This work allows us to value the system of agricultural production that we use in Argentina, based on the implementation implementation of direct sowing. "

Source: Diario BAE