Sinopec to develop biodiesel in Guizhou

Sinopec has signed a cooperation agreement with the Development & Reform Commission of Guizhou Province in southwest China to develop a biodiesel industry based on jatropha. Guizhou province has commenced large-scale planting of jatropha curcas Local media Guizhou Daily reported that the two parties will carry out cooperation in both production and marketing. (October 8, 2007)