(EnergyAsia, August 26) — Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants to accelerate plans for the cultivation of the jatropha crop to increase the production of biodiesel as an alternative fuel for automobiles. The oil-laden cactus-like plant thrives in arid conditions and can be harvested in three months. The Bangkok Post reported that the government is…
BIOFUELS: Thai Prime Minister sees jatropha as a viable alternative fuel
Posted on August 26, 2005 by EnergyAsia