Viridesco News

2007:

• Nov: The Jatropha oil from the milling tests is now AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. Contact Christopher Hunter on 0207 125 0057 or email: chris.hunter@viridesco.com
• Sept: Viridesco issues press release
• Aug: Viridesco completed the first industrial-scale jatropha oil milling tests on two varieties of Jatropha in August 2007 in conjunction with Biomotor GmbH. The tests were successful and yielded 4,000 litres of oil, using crushing equipment which is of a suitable type for localised use in the developing world.
• July: Viridesco director, James Scruby, has recently had an Elsbett engine conversion and is now running his car in the UK on Jatropha oil. It is believed to be the first Jatropha-fueled car in the country.
• June: Viridesco receives initial funding for its first project in Mozambique and is pursuing further growth.