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Biodiesel’s generical term is FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters), which are a type of fatty acid ester that are derived by transesterification of fats with methanol. Often the term FAME is used to refer to a blend of different types of biodiesel such as rapeseed oil, soybean oil, palm oil, sunflower oil and animal fats. The characteristics of the final product differ according to the feedstock(s) used for the production of biodiesel which, from example, can also determine its cold filter plugging point (CFPP) levels, that is the lowest temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius (°C), at which a given volume of diesel type of fuel still passes through a standardized filtration device in a specified time when cooled under certain conditions.

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RME

Rapeseed Oil Methyl Ester (RME) is one of the most used biodiesels in Europe, mainly because of its resistance to lower temperatures , the high yields per cultivated area in comparison to other renewable oil sources and its efficiency in reducing GHG emissions.

SFME

Sunflower Methyl Ester (SFME) is the biodiesel obtained from the oil of the sunflower’s seeds. The crop has one of the highest amounts of oil content, it can be produced under a variety of conditions yet with high yields and requires less inputs in comparison to other oil crops used for biodiesel production.

PME

Palm Oil Methyl Ester (PME) is a type of biodiesel derived from the fruit of the oil palms. This oil has physical-chemical properties that are very similar to traditional diesel, emitting significantly less amounts of CO2 than traditional fuels. The high productivity of the crop contributes to lower production costs which results in palm oil being a very profitable feedstock for biodiesel.

SME

Soybean Oil Methyl Ester (SME) is made of the oil extraction from the soybean grain. It is a low-carbon alternative that has a significant growth potential due to its global well-stablished supply chain which facilitates the access to SME inputs on a large scale.