Governments aren’t the only groups now applying resources to tackle renewable energy, pollution and global warming issues. Individuals are increasingly concerned and looking for clear insights to what has, is and should be done for the future. This website attempts to provide answers to many of the most commonly raised queries.

Should you require additional detail, simply call +61 07 3204 0467.

How is Eco Tech bio diesel produced?

The state-of-the-art Eco Tech plant uses sophisticated, world-class German technology which has been employed successfully in Europe since 2000, in five commercial plants in Germany and Austria. Bsmart Technology, has the license
to sell the technology internationally to companies outside of the European Union. The Eco Tech bio diesel Production
Process Chart (below) shows the flow from ‘plants to pump’.

Is there a guaranteed supply of quality natural material?

Already an international oil trader has guaranteed the supply of tallow and used cooking oil to Eco Tech.  The project is being financed by an equity input from the directors of Eco Tech Holdings, Gull and a small group of highly committed investors, plus bank finance.

Are there any committed buyers for Eco Tech’s bio diesel?

Commitments have been received from a number of end users.  In addition, the Company is constantly exploring opportunities with Councils, various Queensland Government Departments and private mining companies. There’s also an existing corporate structure to include a substantial fuel distributor as an equity holder, along with other ‘contributing’ equity holders.

What’s the market potential?

Projected financial returns are already encouragingly robust.

In the medium to long term, there is the excellent prospect of being able to establish an oil seed-based bio diesel industry, further reducing Australia’s dependence on imported diesel oil.

Is the Eco Tech bio diesel of an international quality?

Eco Tech bio diesel has already been produced to the Australian standard.
This has been achieved using Australian-grade tallow.

What are biofuels?

Biofuels are the result of a high-technology process which converts organic-based matter into burnable fuel as a replacement for fossil fuel.  Biofuels include ethanol and bio diesel, both of which are derived from organic matter such as sugar cane, vegetable oils or animal fat. Biofuels are becoming increasingly popular as environmentally friendly and renewable fuel alternatives to fossil fuel (see Eco Tech bio diesel Production Process Chart earlier).

Are biofuels available internationally?

Brazil, the United States and the European Union are presently the largest producers of biofuels. A number of other countries including China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand are looking to mandate the use of biofuels. Around 3 billion litres of bio diesel are used globally each year.

China is aiming to increase bio diesel production 600% by 2008 and the European Commission has set a biofuel goal of 5.75% of transport energy by 2010.

Are biofuels widely available in Australia?

Australia’s biofuels industry is in its infancy, but both ethanol and bio diesel fuels are available in most states.

What is bio diesel?

Bio diesel is made from natural renewable sources and is produce from a reaction of vegetable oil or animal fat mixed with an alcohol.  Potential feed stocks include vegetable oils (soybean, canola, sunflower) or tallow (animal fats) and used cooking oils (UCO).

What is the difference between ethanol and bio diesel?

Ethanol is a renewable energy source produced by the biological fermentation of carbohydrates derived from plant material such as sugar cane and corn.  Not all ethanol is suitable to be used as a motor fuel blend.  It is used blended with petrol for use in petrol powered vehicles, not diesel powered.

Unlike ethanol, bio diesel can be used as a replacement diesel fuel rather than just as a blend.  It can be used in virtually any diesel vehicle engine.

What are the environmental and health benefits of bio diesel?

• Bio diesel is more environmentally friendly than petroleum-derived diesel.
• Bio diesel is a renewable resource which emits 92 percent fewer greenhouse gases
  than does petroleum-derived diesel.
• Bio diesel does not ignite easily, does not produce explosive vapours and even has a
  low degree of toxicity to humans and animals if ingested.
• It is biodegradable, so if it’s spilled, it will not cause lasting damage to the environment.
• Bio diesel is low in sulphur.

What are the economic benefits of bio diesel?

• Bio diesel is one of the biofuels with the best commercial prospects in Australia
  – projected financial returns are robust.
• There is an opportunity for the production of bio diesel to boost Australia’s rural
  and agricultural sector by producing new crops which in turn create a new commodity,
  a new market and increased employment.

How does bio diesel affect diesel engines?

Bio diesel can be used in diesel engines with few or no modifications, either as a diesel fuel substitute, or added to petroleum-based fuel to reduce its polluting effect.  Bio diesel is in many ways vastly superior to conventional petrol diesel fuel.  Not only does bio diesel produce fewer environmental emissions, its lubricity supports the engine’s longevity.

How thoroughly has bio diesel been tested?

Bio diesel has been tested by government agencies, universities and private industry in the United States, Canada and Europe.  In 2003, The Department of Environment and Heritage introduced a fuel standard for bio diesel under the Fuel Quality Standard Act 2000.  Bio diesel supplied to the marketplace is required to meet this standard, as a minimum.

How can I find out more about Eco Tech and its products?

For more information, simply telephone +61 07 3204 0467 or email us at sales@ecotechbiodiesel.com