EU increases biodiesel production by 54%

The European Union (EU) increased biodiesel production to 1.2 billion gallons in 2006, up 54% from 2005, according to the European Biodiesel Board. The Board’s latest report shows 185 biodiesel plants in operation, and another 58 plants under construction in the EU. The EU has increased overall production more than 100% since 2004. Germany, France and Italy continue to dominate production, with Italy recently becoming a strong producer as well.

EU biodiesel production outside of Germany, Italy or France has increased by a factor of five in the same period.

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