Rolls-Royce Funds African D1 Biodiesel Refinery
22 February 2005
D1 Oils, (earlier post) the rapidly globally expanding UK biofuel refiner, has agreed to terms with Rolls-Royce to finance a D1 20 refinery in Durban, South Africa.
The D1 20 modular biodiesel refinery (at right), is designed to produce 8 million liters per year of biodiesel (some 2.1 million gallons US) with 90% utilization.
The new Durban refinery should be built and operational by 3Q of this year.
Under the financing arrangement, Rolls-Royce will provide a $1 million loan over four years to D1 at preferential rates of interest.
D1 also recently announced the formation of a joint venture for the production of biodiesel in Saudi Arabia (earlier post) as well as other partnerships in India and Madagascar.
Rather than taking the approach of building large, centrally-located biodiesel refineries, D1 uses a more modular approach.
The D1 20 refineries are about the size of a large shipping container, and they can be used in remote sites. Accordingly, D1 has focused on acquiring rights to large swaths of land in Southeast Asia, Africa and India on which to grow jatropha plants as a feedstock.
D1 went public on the AIM (London) last year. With the recent news, its share price has begun a steep climb. (Chart at right.)
Hello,
We are into business of Biodiesel in INDIA, and now we want to set up Biodiesel Refinery with latest technology, so for this captioned project we invite Alliance or Strategic Patners who wants to establish in INDIAN Market , we can provide a great paltform.
Posted by: Amrinder Singh | 04 March 2005 at 09:19 AM
Dear Sir,
I have seen your website and would like to inform i am quiet keen to join you for setting up jointly a Biodisel refinery Project.
I have about 40 Acrea of land Banswara (Rajasthan), India. this land can grow products like sunflower, soyabeen etc. which are eseential raw materials for producing Biodisel.
Kindly inform your interest with terms and condition.
W. Regards,
Pushpendra Singh
Swarn Marketing
Calcutta
ph. 00 91 33 2223 2717 / 3782
Fax. 00 91 33 2223 1331.
Posted by: Pushpendra singh. | 20 March 2005 at 03:11 AM
DEAR SIR,
I WANT TO KNOW THE MINIMUM COST OF THE PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIO DIESEL. I AM CONTINUOUSLY WORKING ON THIS PROJECT, I ALSO HAVE PURCHASED A PLOT FOR SETTING UP THE PLANT IN THE LOCAL INDUSTRIAL AREA.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE COST OF LAYING DOWN THE PLANT.
THANKING YOU
MONIR JAIN
RAJASTHAN , INDIA
Posted by: MONIR JAIN | 05 May 2005 at 09:04 PM
sir,please send me a details for stating a BIODIESEL production plant .
Posted by: shan.k | 14 May 2005 at 01:53 AM
Planning to setup bio diesel plant in aurangabad.Like to the min cost of the plant for the production of bio diesel.
THANKING U...
FIRDOUS KHATRI
Posted by: Firdous Khatri | 06 June 2005 at 02:49 AM
Respected Sir,
we are planing and under prosess for a Biodisel project in Maharashtra(india)very adjusent to national high way around 400 aceres or may be more,we are in search of a proper guidance of project and also looking for a financial partners as we are sound enough for working and looking after the project under supervision.
I hope you can understand our financial background. we would like to start only under private limited act only and we can offer directership to the technical adviser and to the investers,we anticipate your kind reply at your earlest convinance.
Thank You
we remain yours
A.Hussain
Posted by: A. HUSSAIN | 20 June 2005 at 11:59 AM
want to know about minimum land area & minimum infrasture required for establishment of a biodiesel production plant in ajmer (rajasthan).also want to know about the loan facilities for a b.e. biotech student,from indian banks.also want to hahe a practical experience (training) in this project in india.
deepak tanwar
b.e.(biotechnology)
final-year,seedling academy,jaipur.
Posted by: deepak tanwar | 24 June 2005 at 12:00 AM
RESPECTED SIR,
I AM A STUDENT STUDYING 2ND YEAR B-TECH BIOTECHNOLOGY IN MUMBAI.
I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED TO STEP UP IN THE FIELD OF JATROPHA/SOYABEAN PLANTATION & ALSO SETTING UP AN BIODIESEL PLANT IN NASHIK / SHIRDI / LASALGAON(60KM FROM NASHIK) RIGHT FROM MY 2ND YEAR.
I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE PROVIDE ME THE RELAVANT INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE SUBJECT.(PLANTATION & BIODIESEL PLANT)
THANK YOU,
WITH REGARDS.
PH :0253-2571413
CEL:09422754188
Posted by: ADARSH SUNIL JAIN | 06 July 2005 at 02:00 AM
RESPECTED SIR,
I AM A STUDENT STUDYING 2ND YER B-TECH BIOTECHNOLOGY IN MUMBAI.
I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN STEPING IN THE FIELD OF JATROPHA/SOYABEAN PLANTATION & ALSO SETTING UP AN BIODIESEL PLANT IN NASHIK / SHIRDI / LASALGAON(60KM FROM NASHIK) RIGHT FROM MY 2ND YEAR.
I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE PROVIDE ME THE RELAVANT INFORMATION REGARDING ABOVE SUBJECT.(PLANTATION & BIODIESEL PLANT)
THANK YOU,
WITH REGARDS.
TEL:0253-2571413
CEL:09422754188
Posted by: ADARSH SUNIL JAIN | 06 July 2005 at 02:02 AM
Dear Sir
I am interested in Bio Diesel project.
Kindly provide me the information.I have 50 acres of land for cultivation.& Refinery set up please do reply
Posted by: mahendrakumar | 22 July 2005 at 05:59 AM
HI,
I would like to get more information regarding the setting up Biosiesel plant/refinieries and the necessary plantation. I would be setting up this near by Bangalore or Gulbarga. I would need all the details involved in setting up this plant. Basically Iam from engineering background needs all technical information as well engineering information. It would be appecriated if you could provide the costs involved in entire plant setup. You can contact me on my cell at any time 91 9880059962. We can discuss on further with all details at your convience. Awaiting for your reply at : [email protected]
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Bhaktaraj
Posted by: Bhaktaraj | 25 July 2005 at 04:40 AM
I am a final year engineering student and i am very much interested about the prospect of starting up a bio-diesel plant. Please could you help me with more on this. I would like to have details on the cost of setting up a plant(according to the capacity ranges),the availability and the cost of various raw materials,the loans options available for an engineer ,machinery details..,the consulting for the pilot project.
I would be extremely grateful if you could help with these details.
Regards
Anup
(0) 94437 11526
Posted by: Anup Das | 29 July 2005 at 06:32 AM
I have a 250,000 square feet industrial building in Oklahoma and want to build a biodiesel plant to use local farms production and employe local people. Need a supplier of equipment and technology. we will use any and all grants available from the federal and local goverment.
mike ellis
Posted by: Mike Ellis | 01 August 2005 at 08:43 PM
Respected sir,
I am a B.B.A.(Hons) Graduate and i was interested in the setting up of a biodeisel plant in makrana(rajasthan). could you kindly reply to me about the requirments of land and finances for the cultivation and refining of the plant.
thanking you
yours faitfully
Posted by: Suryaveer Singh | 17 August 2005 at 03:13 AM
Sir/Madam,
I am a BE graduate impressed in the biodisel fuel very much.
My family has 40 acres of land in my village in orissa.
So,If you provide me the details procedure for a biodisel plant & the cultivation of JATROPHA plant I will really obliged to you.
Also send me the detail catalogue for total cost for setting up of biodisel plant,in the following address or
in the mentioned Email ID.
Thanks & regards
Mukesh Kumar Agrawal Phone num::06655256045
C/O :: Arjun Lal Agarawal MOB ::9886351182
At:Po:: Saintala
Pin :: 767032
Dist :: Bolangir
Orissa
Posted by: MR.Mukesh Kumar Agrawal | 31 August 2005 at 02:32 AM
I am an Engineering graduate and Iam very much interested in the prospect of starting a biodiesel plant.I would like to have the cost of setting up a plant (according to the capacity changes).I would like to knowt the cost and availiability of raw materials,list of equipments required, design and other specifications of these equipments
Posted by: Harikrishnan R | 01 September 2005 at 08:12 PM
I am an Engineering graduate and Iam very much interested in the prospect of starting a biodiesel plant.I would like to have the cost of setting up a plant (according to the capacity changes).I would like to knowt the cost and availiability of raw materials,list of equipments required, design and other specifications of these equipments
Harikrishnan R
Vysakh, Vyrelil nagar
Palliparambukavu road
Tripunithura,Ernakulam
Kerala , India
PIN: 682301
Posted by: Harikrishnan R | 01 September 2005 at 08:15 PM
Can any one share me the experiences that they have in setting up a bio-diesel plant and financial institutions stand for setting the bio-diesel plants in india
availability of raw materlial like jetropa seed,
Let us grow together:)
[email protected]
Posted by: vvramana | 09 September 2005 at 10:29 PM
Hi i am a 19year old Singapore student doing business management diploma, recently i have been researching alot on Bio-diesel and have come up with the capital of SGD$50,000 with a group of friends to set up a refinery plant in the north east of Thailand, to my research i have the confidence that it will be a big market in Thailand, and i have contacted a Bio-diesel process machinery company..we will start next year any news or comments please contact me at [email protected]
Posted by: adirek.k | 14 September 2005 at 07:11 AM
Scientologist interested in knowing more about how to grow jatropha in central Mexico. I have a couple of hectareas of land and I wish to explore Bio-diesel production.
Posted by: Eusebio Castillo | 14 September 2005 at 10:03 AM
Dear Sir,
I have a plan to establish a small biodiesel plant within a short time and would like to buy a very good biodiesel processor from Europe or America. I have almost completed my research on making biodiese from plant oil. The price of the complete processor should not exceed USD 3000. Please send information as soon as possible.
with regards
Posted by: M | 16 September 2005 at 04:14 PM
hello,
I am interested in growing jatrpha and establishing a biodiesel refinery in nigeria.The land is available about 1000 hectares of land but i need the neccesary info on getting seedlings, culture or nusery for the plantation.
Also i need info on getting a refinery that can produce about 1 million gallon every year.
email [email protected]
Posted by: jamal | 18 September 2005 at 04:56 AM
I need information regarding biodeisel production.
The knowhow and plant.
Posted by: Mohammed Aslam | 19 September 2005 at 04:03 AM
I am interested in setting up a testerification plant and get into jathropha plantation
I am open to jv please send proposals
Posted by: aadtya | 20 September 2005 at 08:58 AM
Please provide the details for Jatropha plantation,their climatic requirement and marketing in Tamilnadu.
Eagerly waiting to enter this field.I am Telecom Engineer working in Reliance Infocomm,where as my father is still continuing cultivation.
Very much interested in taking part in non-conventional energy please provide the details asked.
Posted by: J Rajkumar | 21 September 2005 at 12:36 AM