Kenya’s ADC says will devote 500,000 acres to biodiesel; seeks foreign investment partner for production

In Kenya, the Agricultural Development Corporation said that it will devote 500,000 acres in Coast Province for biodiesel feedstock, and ADC management said that it was seeking foreign investment for the establishment of local biodiesel production. ADC has previously been known as a grower and distributor of ethanol feedstocks such as corn and cassava.

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