Wednesday, November 4, 2009
BioCube™ field trials commence
The BioCube™ has successfully undergone extensive factory testing at The
Biofuel Partnerships Research and Development Centre and is now being
shipped to Papua New Guinea for field trials.
“We’re delighted with the performance of the machine in our testing facilities,”
said Sandy Kelly, Technical Director and founding father of the BioCube™.
“After successfully satisfying the stringent Australian Health and Safety
standards we’ve been improving the machine with design modifications that
improve the quality of biodiesel produced, the ease of operation and reliability
as we move towards our manufacturing model. The BioCube™ is now
producing consistently high quality biodiesel at the required volumes.”
Comprehensive field trials will be conducted in a location nearby Lae in Papua
New Guinea over the next 6-10 weeks.
The site was selected after an extensive review of locations.
“We were looking for a site that could provide us with both coconut and
jatropha feedstock, and that presented a testing challenge for the BioCube
that reflects the reality of the logistical, technical and operational challenges
encountered in most developing markets.” Mr Kelly continued.
The Biofuel Partnership will have an on-the-ground presence for the
beginning of the field trial and will oversee a daily reporting process on the
performance of the machine.
“Through these trials we will ensure that our manufactured units meet our
demanding reliability and efficiency standards”, said Chairman, John
Edwards.
With field trials due to be completed by the end of the year, first manufactured
units of the BioCube are scheduled for delivery by end Q1 2010.
For order enquiries please contact: Laurence Baum T: (+61) 7 5527 9800
E: bauml@biofuelpartnership.com
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About The Biofuel Partnership Limited:
The Biofuel Partnership Limited is an unlisted public company with
shareholders in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. The company
designed, developed and manufactures the BioCube; a compact, fully
integrated, community-sized biodiesel processor.
The BioCube can process high quality biodiesel from a wide variety of
feedstock that can be used in all modern diesel engines without modification.
It makes biodiesel processing viable for communities in developing countries
and helps create sustainable wealth enterprises that empower communities to
determine their own destinies.
Headquartered in Molendinar, Queensland Australia, the company has
regional representation in Asia, the Pacific and North America and affiliates in
Africa, South America and Europe.
For more information contact Christina Tan at The Biofuel Partnership
address below.
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