The fuel produced by Biodiesel One South Africa. is made totally from recycled cooking oil and used mostly in generators of all sizes, commercial diesel equipment, vehicles, and marine vessels.

South Africas Used Resteraunt Oil Abuse
Since the opening of the processing plant, Biodiesel One has worked closely with resteraunt chains and has provided an alternative use for used restaurant oil. Biodiesel One is working closely with collection agents as well as resteraunts to educate them about the abuse of used resteraunt oil. Much of South Africas used resteraunt oil goes into the food chain to be used in chicken pellets, dog food and other animal feeds. Another concern is that some kitchen staff will filter the used oil and sell in back into their communities. We are lobbying on many levels to stop this abuse and a number of forward thinking establishments have signed a TAG membership pledge ensuring a tighter contol and monitoring of the used resteraunt oil.
For more information please email wendy@biodieselone.co.za.

In the past decade, biodiesel has been gaining worldwide popularity as an alternative energy source because of its many benefits. Besidesnot ending up in the food chain, this environment-friendly fuel reduces exhaust emissions, visible smoke and noxious odors. It operates well in a conventional diesel engine with very few or no engine modifications, and can also be used in a blend with conventional diesel while still achieving substantial reductions in emissions. Because biodiesel is non-toxic, biodegradable and non-flammable, handling and storage are safer than conventional petroleum diesel fuel. And, the cost is competetive with diesel.

Technically, biodiesel is Vegetable Oil Methyl Ester. It is formed by removing the glycerol molecule from vegetable oil in the form of glycerin (soap). Once the glycerin is removed from the oil, the remaining molecules are, to a diesel engine, similar to petroleum diesel fuel. There are some notable differences. The biodiesel molecules are very simple hydrocarbon chains, containing no sulfur, ring molecules or aromatics associated with fossil fuels. Biodiesel is made up of almost 10% oxygen, making it a naturally "oxygenated" fuel.

Facts
Power
One of the major advantages is the fact that it can be used in existing engines and fuel injection equipment (no modification required) without negative impacts to operating performance.

Fuel availability/economy
Virtually the same KPL(Kilometer per liter) rating as petrodiesel and the only alternative fuel for heavyweight vehicles requiring no special dispensing and storage equipment.

Storage
Readily blends and stays blended with petrodiesel so it can be stored and dispensed wherever diesel is stored or sold.

Combustibility/Safety
Biodiesel has a very high flash point (300°F) making it one of the safest of all alternative fuels.

Production/Refining
The only alternative fuel that can boast of a zero total emissions production facility.

Lubricity
The only alternative fuel that can actually extend engine life because of its superior lubricating properties.

Environmental Impact
The only renewable alternative diesel fuel that actually reduces major greenhouse gas components in the atmosphere . The use of biodiesel will also reduce the following emissions: carbon monoxide ozone-forming-hydrocarbons hazardous diesel particulate acid rain-causing sulfur dioxide lifecycle carbon dioxide.