Revolutionizing Biofuel Production: A Look at Argentina's Biodiesel Innovation

In Buenos Aires, Edmundo di Ferrari, an engineer, has developed a biodiesel plant prototype using 12 tons of soybeans, producing enough biofuel to fill five soy trucks daily. The plant, backed by Don Mario D, costs 450,000 pesos and yields 1400 liters of biodiesel and 10.2 tons of animal feed expellers. Ferrari aims to sell similar plants to farmers to reduce fuel costs amid rising oil prices. Biodiesel, costing 70 centavos per liter, is half the price of conventional diesel. Argentina, a leading exporter of soy and sunflower oil, sees biodiesel as a promising renewable fuel. Bionerg, Ferrari's company, focuses on farmers' needs but may expand production as global biofuel demand grows.

What is the main achievement of Edmundo di Ferrari as mentioned in the first section?

• Developing a new type of soybean

• Creating a biodiesel plant prototype

• Inventing a new type of truck

• Designing a new animal feed

How much biodiesel does the Chekabuka plant produce daily?

• 500 litres

• 1000 litres

• 1400 litres

• 2000 litres

What is the cost of biodiesel per litre compared to conventional diesel?

• Same as conventional diesel

• Three times the cost of conventional diesel

• Twice the cost of conventional diesel

• Half the cost of conventional diesel

Which of the following is NOT a source of biodiesel?

• Animal fats

• Sunflower seed oil

• Natural gas

• Soy oil

What is Bionerg's primary focus according to the third section?

• Developing new types of vegetable oils

• Exporting biodiesel internationally

• Addressing farmers' needs for fuel

• Producing conventional diesel