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13.02 EU Rules for calculating the greenhouse gas impact of biofuels
Recently the Eu has released the rules for calculating the greenhouse gas impact of biofuels. The table below illustrates the exact savings and productions pathways.

29.06 World Bank Failing Developing Countries: Lack of support for biolfuels called short-sighted

18.06 A spoonful of sugar ...
An article by Lynley Donnelly highlighting the very controversial debate of food vs. fuel debate in South Africa biofuels industry.

16.06 State is Blamed for biofuels fizzle
The Star news paper releases an article on the front-page of the "Business Report" with regards to biofuels with the headline "State is blamed for biofuels Fizzle ".

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Welcome to the Southern African Biofuels Association

The Southern African Biofuels Association (SABA) is a non-profit organization of dedicated professionals, promoters, sponsors and motivated individuals who cooperate to support the development and implementation of

  • a sustainable biofuel industry in Southern Africa
  • a comprehensive infrastructure to market and utilize biofuels in the most suitable way
  • a framework of laws and regulations, favourable to the biofuel sector, and to
  • establish a network of companies, organizations and individuals in order to provide a platform for discussions, interaction and co-operation for the benefit of the biofuel sector

We hope that SABA will be of assistance to you!

About Biofuels

Biofuels are a complementary and alternative energy source to fossil fuels and they can contribute to:

  • further increasing agricultural efficiency
  • creating new job opportunities in agriculture, industry, infrastructure and science
  • the reduction of green house gas emissions and to better environmental conditions for all people on our planet
  • economic independence and prosperity for Southern African countries and their citizens

There are various biofuels:

  • Bioethanol to replace petrol
  • Biodiesel
  • Gas produced from renewable sources and waste
  • Hydrogen and other energy carriers, produced from renewable sources
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