The Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby bought one of Springboard Biodiesel’s fuel making systems (The BioPro™ 380ex paired with the SpringPro™ T76) and asked that someone from the company come to install and train their staff and students on the proper use of the equipment. The war in Iran has boosted diesel fuel prices to all time highs in multiple countries, including Papua New Guinea, where the cost rose in April to 7.75 kina per liter, the equivalent of $6.50 per gallon.
The equipment purchased by the University allows them to make an exceptionally clean burning fuel for 1.48 kina/Liter ($1.25/gallon).
Their timing is good. The University biofuels department has newfound momentum and the government that assists with funding is encouraging the University to advance forwards.
Utility trucks, like the Supro Maxitruck T4, are being used in parallel for testing. Some are running straight petroleum diesel, while others are running B100 (100% biodiesel). Tests on emissions, mileage and power are being run by graduate students and professors.
-Matt Roberts
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