Jatrol Premium
The Jatrol price indicator is calculated using inputs of related oil prices such as:
- Crude Palm oil
- Jet Fuel Price (IATA Indicator)
- Rapeseed oil, Soy Bean oil
- Crude oil
The base price calculated from the step above is then fine tuned using an index. The index is created using:
- Nasdaq Clean Energy Index
- Diesel (wholesale – ULSD future)
Jatrol Light
The Jatrol Light price indicator is calculated using
inputs of related oil prices such as:
- Crude Palm oil
- Rapeseed oil
- Soy Bean oil
- Crude oil
The base price calculated from the step above is then fine tuned using an index. The index is created using:
- Nasdaq Clean Energy Index
- Heating oil ETF (US)
- Electricity (from 2 sources)
- Goldman Sachs Commodity Index ETF
- Certified Emission Reductions
- European Union Allowances
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Biofuel Benefits Go Beyond Environment
Biofuel is a fuel which is created and produced naturally through natural methods which can be used in many things. This natural fuel which is derived from biomass. It is a fuel which is produced by renewable biological resources such as biomass of plants. Producing biofuel at high amount can increase its production rapidly in the market. Biofuel is used mainly for transport uses. It benefits people in a lot of ways.
Biofuel is needed by everyone. It can be obtained through two forms:
Ethanol:
The first one is Ethanol. Ethanol is made using plant feedstock such a corn, sugar cane and beetroot. Ethanol is mainly used for transport fuels, mainly as a fuel addictive to gasoline. It can be also used directly in pure ethanol-fired cars or gasoline at the pump to make “gasohol”. Ethanol is made from such crops which contain large amount of sugar or can be changed into sugar like starch. For producing ethanol the crops and plants are collected for processing. The sugar is dissolved from the ground or the starch is converted into sugar and then the ethanol is purified for use.
Biodiesel:
The second form of biofuel is biodiesel. Biodiesel is produced by combining raw vegetable oil methyl ester. It is also made from animal fats or recycled greases. Biodiesel is made by a chemical process where the glycerin is separated from vegetable oil. This process of separation is called “transesterification” . Biodiesel can be easily used with fuel or it can also be blended with petroleum diesel. Biofuel is mostly made to be used in standard diesel engines. The industry producing biodiesel is improving day by day as the government supports fully.
This is because the oil is demanded by everyone living on this earth. Oil is everyone’s need. The demand has raised and hence there is a lot of competition. Biofuel is produced by most of the countries as it is easy to produce and there is no risk involved in producing it. Which helps a lot in producing.
One of the best thing about biofuel is that it is cleaner compared to the other fuels as well as it is renewable. Biofuels are liked and supported by everyone as they help a lot for the transport system. Biofuels help in bringing energy and agriculture in the direct competition which can be very helpful for the countries producing it.