Producing Biodiesel from Jatropha curcas L. in Yunnan, China: Life-cycle Environmental, Economic and Energy Performance

by Zanxin Wang, Yin Lu, Siguang Li

As in many countries, policy makers in China see biofuel as a potentially important part of the move to a sustainable, post-oil economy. To contribute to this important energy debate, this study looks at the economic and environmental performance of one potential bio-fuel crop.

  • Publication Year: 2009
  • Country: China
  • Sector: Green
  • Type: Individual Research Grant
  • Research Area: Energy and Mineral
  • Research Topic: Biofuel Assessment
  • Analytical Framework: Economic Analysis
Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia