2. PPO

“The pure plant oil approach is, technically speaking, less burdensome on the production side (no chemical processes).… Because of its non-toxic nature and its allowance for smaller refining units, this approach would probably bring the greatest long-term benefits in terms of regional development, environmental balance and job creation. Furthermore, promoting pure plant oils will create enhanced environmental awareness among the population, along with greater environmental advantages, including the prevention of groundwater pollution.”
European Parliament session document

“When using plant oils, the specific level of reduction in carbon dioxide emissions depends entirely upon the manufacturing process but will almost certainly produce fewer emissions than other forms of biodiesel.” 
UK Energy Saving Trust website

High margins in local markets:

• Using PPO saves costs and improves margins
• Integrated approach: farming, milling, engine conversion, direct sales in local markets
• Cleaner fuel: non-polluting and lower in carbon emissions than diesel and bio-diesel; carbon-neutral
• Potential carbon credits for local CO2 substitution
• Permanent and viable backup option: export to the EU is also a possibility

PPO approach: products

PPO approach: applications

Markets available to Viridesco		Demand for Viridesco‘s projects located in East Africa
Electricity generators		Rural communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa Companies and hotels in high-growth cities with unreliable energy grids (e.g. Dar-es-Salaam)
High mileage vehicles		Trucks, buses and mini-vans used by transport companies throughout sub-Saharan Africa; tractors in farming areas
Locomotives		Major railway lines in Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique
Boats		Ships on Lake Niassa and along the Tanzanian and Mozambican coastlines