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.

Who is the young engineer mentioned in the text?

How much biodiesel does the small plant in Chekabuka produce?

What is the main goal of Edmundo di Ferrari's biodiesel plant?

What is the cost of biodiesel per litre as mentioned in the text?

What are some of the vegetable oils used to make biodiesel?