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BIO DIESEL FROM THE GAMBIA

Pierre, a dedicated man commited to reducing poverty in the Gambia has embarked on a new project with fellow colleagues to help people make a living. The belgium organisation recently launched a website to present their new efforts for The Gambia.

They Buy Jatropha curcas (Tabanani in Wolof, Baganaa in Mandinka, Kiidi in Fula)is a widespread plant in Gambia as in most tropical countries; it is often used as a live fence, and its leaves are used to treat certain skin ailments.  The hedgerows protect agricultural soils against erosion, and it is inedible to animals.  The oil from the seeds can be used to make soap, and also as fuel for diesel engines.

• Fuel for cars and generators.
• Production of soap
• As a fuel for cooking, so no longer need for charcoal or wood
• Evening lights, as a substitute for candles
• Increase your income by selling the oil

Products

of the exploitation of the Jatropha plant

The oil extraction can be done with hand- or engine driven expellers. These are simple machines, which can be operated on village level and built within the country .

To get in touch, Email :

Phone: 00.220.7780312

Phone: 00.220.7780312

E-mail address:
info@jatropha-fuel.com