As a fuel source Camelina produces one of the highest yields of oil per acre when compared to soy, sunflower, rapeseed, coconut, and palm. Laboratory tests have shown that it passes the American (ASTM D6751) and European (EN 14214) standards for biodiesel. Moreover, analysis of Camelina crude oils shows that it is comparable to bunker fuel. Camelina has a molecullar chain very similar to diesel fuel so when processed in a low heat exchange the resulting biodiesel carries almost the same traits as the petroleum based diesel fuel. We have the capability to process our oil to the individual refineries requirements prior to delivery, and will have strict quality control measures in place in our centralized processing facility.
Since it is produced here in Florida the delivery and transportation costs for US refineries are nominal compared to all other feedstock’s produced inter-nationally. Our procedures and techniques allow USCJO the ability to supply oils to the US refineries at a price point below all world markets. USCJO can also offer vertical integration to US refineries. Imagine filling your tanker trucks and rail cars with Biodiesel refined on our plantation site, further reducing the transportation costs. This integration provides a long term stable supply source of feed stock that will help refineries build and stabilize their businesses.
Optimally large feedstock farms should be build around existing or planned biodiesel refineries. It is in this specific area that we actively consult, design and plan large-scale feedstock farming operations. We can show investors and existing refinery owners proven yield results from existing feedstock oil farms. These results justify the incorporation of large-scale planting and farming operations into their feedstock supply plan. We encourage people within our industry already to come down to Florida for a tour, and to see our capabilites first hand.
