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Denver World Oil Forum November 10, 2005
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Biodiesel Biodiesel can be made from various oils: canola, mustard, soybean, corn, and even waste grease Biodiesel is primarily sold as B20 U.S. Congress designated B20 as an approved alternative fuel in 1998 KNOW YOUR SOURCE 2012 =.003% of U.S. Petroleum Bbls 24 Million bbls/yr. U.S. biodiesel production A cleaner-burning, renewable, and domestically produced diesel fuel
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Blue Sun Mission Highest Performance Fuel Cleaner & Healthier Air Rural Economic Development Energy Independence
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Vertically Integrated Model Feedstock Processing Marketing
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From the Farmer… to the Fuel Tank Energy Crop R&D Farming Oilseed Meal Crushing Crop Oil Biodiesel Production Biodiesel Market Glycerin
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Blue Sun Genetics Lower cost Higher quality Results in a sustainable competitive advantage Higher lubricity Higher cetane Better cold flow properties Better oxidative stability Lower input costs Requires less water Lower land costs Higher oil content The development of a more productive oilseed is a key strategic objective
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San Luis Valley
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High Plains
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Blue Sun B20 A Better Fuel vs. Diesel Higher cetane Greater lubricity Superior detergency Higher flash point More mileage Greater horsepower Less smoke Smoother running engines Quicker starts Longer engine life Reduced maintenance Benefits Features
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Blue Sun Advantages Cleaner Emissions vs. Diesel Emission TypeB100 B20 Blue Sun B20 Carbon Monoxide - 43.2% - 12.6% - 32% Hydrocarbons - 56.3% - 11% - 40% Particulates - 55.4% - 18 % - 24% Nitrogen Oxides + 5.8% +1.2 % - 4% Carcinogens - 60% - 90% - 12% - 20% Mutagens - 80% - 90% - 20% Carbon Dioxide * - 78.3% - 15.7% * Life cycle emissions of CO 2 Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Golden, Colorado
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Blue Sun Biodiesel The Official Fuel of Cummings Racing
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