Forming of Jatrupha Curcus is a Step towards Cleaner and Self-Sufficient Pakistan
Economic
· Saving of precious Foreign Exchange
· Poverty alleviation by providing jobs
· Create additional revenue for farmer
National Security
· Reduces Dependence on Imported Oil
· Sustainable, Renewable Resource grown domestically
Technical
· Control on emissions.
· Provides superior lubricating properties.
· High detergent properties keep fuel lines, injectors, and combustion chambers clean
Environmental
· Biodiesel fuel is a biodegradable and non-toxic clean burning
alternative fuel that comes from 100% renewable resources.
· Biodiesel exhaust releases far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than
the use of petro-diesel:
o Unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter
emissions are greatly reduced,
o Sulfur dioxide, know to cause acid rain, is virtually eliminated
· Using biofuel as a vehicle for better farm, range, and forest practices can also help to achieve other goals such as reduced soil erosion and improved water quality.
