Viridesco
Viridesco Ltd. is a UK-based biofuel company focused on the production and local distribution of pure plant oil (PPO) as a diesel substitute in the developing world.
PPO can be produced from seed found
in the fruit of the Jatropha tree
3-year-old Jatropha tree on plantation
of Viridesco’s partner in Mozambique
NEWS:
February 2009 - Viridesco and Elsbett establish a cooperation with Aston University on pure Jatropha oil fuel - more
January 2009 - Indicative data for 2009 yields are patchy but generally encouraging - more
November 2008 - Viridesco closes financing round for project expansion and development - more
Viridesco has a unique vision for biofuel
Focus on the production of PPO for local markets in the developing world using Jatropha as an oil-yielding feedstock.
Produce a highly price-competitive biofuel alternative to imported oil and gas:
- benefiting from a low cost of production in the developing world
- avoiding the cost of conversion to biodiesel - by using PPO with engine conversion technology
Serve local developing world demand, targeting large-scale consumers with a cheaper and cleaner alternative to diesel fuel.